The Battle of the Somme - At the German Trenches by Jason Askew. (GS) PER111 put him forward for the

put him forward for the Victoria Cross which was awarded for 'unparalleled pluck and endurance

Otto Carius recalls that the entire battle did not last more than 20 minutes

Leutnant Fritz Tegtmeier (deceased)

with original signatures

Prince of Wales' Own West Yorkshire Regiment (14th foot) by Richard Simkin

The Battle of the Somme - At the German Trenches by Jason Askew. (GS) PER111 put him forward for theDHM1666GS. The Battle of the Somme At the German Trenches by Jason Askew. Very few of the British soldiers made it through the barbed wire defences, and even fewer to the German trenches. By the end of the first day the British losses were 60,000 men. Limited edition of up to 50 giclee canvas prints. Size 30 inches x 14 inches (76cm x 36cm)