What did the valley of Somme river look like before the battle?

Before the Battle of the Somme in 1916, the valley of the Somme River was characterized by picturesque landscapes featuring rolling hills, lush farmland, and small villages. The area was dotted with fields of wheat and barley, as well as dense woodlands. It was a region that had been largely peaceful, with a rural charm, but this tranquility was shattered as it became one of the most infamous battlefields of World War I.