At the end of the battle, British and French forces had penetrated a total of 6 miles (9.7 km) into German occupied territory. The British Army was three miles from Bapaume and also did not capture Le Transloy or any other French town, failing to capture many objectives. The Germans were still occupying partially entrenched positions and were not as demoralized as the British high command had anticipated.
The British gained an area of 20x7 miles deep. Most of the casualties on the British side were lost in ground that was British, as it was, before the battle began. they were killed & wounded in their approach to the trenches from the rear areas.
5 whole miles...
8 whole kilometres...
For 140 000 lives...
That the Germans captured back a few months later!!!!!
It is said that 30 miles were gained for the British against the Germans-- and they captured the ridge and drove the Germans back
12 km of ground
11 kilometers
550km
The Battle of the Somme began in France near the Somme River.
The Battle of the somme was a horrible thing but for a good reason
Zero Hour for the Battle of the Somme (Somme Offensive) was 7:30 a.m. on July 1st, 1916.
No. The Battle of the Somme was in 1916. The US entered the war in 1917.
1st July, 1916
12 kilometres of land :D
The Battle of the Somme began in France near the Somme River.
The Battle of the Somme occurred on both sides of the Somme River in France. It is also known as the Somme Offensive.
french stared the battle of Somme.
Battle of the somme and the rest i dont know sorry :(
The Battle of the Somme (sometimes known as the Somme Offensive) was one of the bloodiest military battles in history.
The Battle of the somme was a horrible thing but for a good reason
Zero Hour for the Battle of the Somme (Somme Offensive) was 7:30 a.m. on July 1st, 1916.
No. The Battle of the Somme was in 1916. The US entered the war in 1917.
1st July, 1916
The Battle of the Somme ended due to bad weather conditions.
Butcher of the Somme