Discover the dramatic story of the Lochnagar Crater during World War I. On July 1, 1916, British engineers detonated 27 tons of explosives beneath German lines, creating a massive crater to break the deadlock of trench warfare. Learn about the strategic planning, the devastating explosion that killed hundreds of soldiers, and how this event marked the beginning of the bloody Battle of the Somme. The crater remains a powerful symbol of sacrifice and remembrance today.
