Redan Ridge

The fighting on Redan Ridge in 1916 has long been overshadowed by events on each flank, namely Serre on the left and Beaumont Hamel on the right. On 1 July 1916 the sector was occupied by the 4th Division, made up of some of the veteran regular battalions, the ''Old Contemptibles'', although few of the original members had survived thus far. It was mainly Territorials and'' new army'' men who foug...