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After the biggest Artillery barrage in history, the British and Empire troops went over the top on July 1st, 1916 on a very wide front and advanced on the devastated German lines at walking pace. The Germans had quickly recovered however and reactivated the machine guns. 60,000 allied trrops were killed or wounded before breakfast. Whole regiments were vitually wiped out. The battle continued for four months with huge loss of life on both sides. The new "tanks" were used for the first time.
Gillian Rutherford
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Where was the Battle of the Somme?
The Battle of the Somme began in France near the Somme River.
Where did the battle of the somme get its name?
The Battle of the Somme occurred on both sides of the Somme River in France. It is also known as the Somme Offensive.
Who started Battle of the Somme?
french stared the battle of Somme.
Was the Battle of the Somme a bloodbath?
The Battle of the Somme (sometimes known as the Somme Offensive) was one of the bloodiest military battles in history.
Was the battle of the somme a good thing?
The Battle of the somme was a horrible thing but for a good reason
What was Zero Hour - Battle of the Somme?
Zero Hour for the Battle of the Somme (Somme Offensive) was 7:30 a.m. on July 1st, 1916.
What is an interesting fact of the battle of somme?
The Battle of the Somme ended due to bad weather conditions.
What year was the battle of somme in?
1st July, 1916
Did the US fight in the Battle of the Somme?
No. The Battle of the Somme was in 1916. The US entered the war in 1917.
What nickname was given to Haig after the Battle of the Somme?
Butcher of the Somme
Where was the battle of Somme fought?
In France, along the western front at a place called Somme. Near the French river Somme.
Why is the battle of somme named the battle of somme?
Because the river Somme, a large river, dominates the geography around there. Interestingly, the Somme was an important factor controlling manoeuvres before the battle of Agincourt 1415, 500 years previously.
