On 1 July 1916 , the first day on the Somme , La Boisselle was attacked Attack by the 34th Division as part of the III Corps but the bombardment Attack had not damaged Damaging the German deep-mined dug-outs ( ) and a German listening Perception_active post overheard a British telephone conversation Communication the day before , which gave Giving away the attack .

After a few more minutes of polite conversation the Shah remounted his steed and led the way back into the city with Nader following close behind '' .