First ever scientific study on First World War crater reveals new details on its history phys.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from phys.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
<p>New findings on the explosion which marked the start of the Battle of the Somme reveal exclusive details on the history of the crater, its capture by the Germans and how they successfully incorporated it into their front line after the blast.</p>