Gen Hubert Gough and King Albert of the Belgians on the old Somme battlefield, 1916-17...

From an album of 76 official photographs, 1916-1917. The Battle of the Somme took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916 on both sides of the River Somme in France and was inconclusive despite causing over a million casualties. Morale raising visits to troops in the field were frequently undertaken by members of the Royal Family, senior politicians and high ranking Army officers. General Sir Hubert de la Poer Gough (12 August 1870 – 18 March 1963), a senior officer in the British Army. Albert I (8 April 1875 – 17 February 1934), King of the Belgians from 1909 to 1934.