It started on the 1st of July 1916 at Dawn 7:30 am and ended in November 1916
The Battle of the Somme, or Somme Offensive, occurred between July 1 and November 18, 1916. The importance of air power and the first use of the tank are noted.
Earl Douglas Haig
Some of the equipment used in the Battle of Somme in World War 1 was tanks and airplanes. This was unique as it was the first time these weapons had been significantly used in the war.
Canadians fought in the Battle of Neuve Chapelle but not as Canadian troops, they were an extension of the British troops but the first time they fought as Canadian troops was at the battle of Somme.
The Battle of the Somme is one of the battles where a tremendous death toll took place within a short period of time. 58,000 British soldiers are documented to have fallen the first day of battle as they would charge across what was known as 'No Man's Land' straight into German forces that were entrenched with their weapons. A link is attached to help expand the details.
Because Australia had to help their allies which were Britain. And at that time Britain were very weak in the War against Germany so Australia helped them out.
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The British introduced the first tanks at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette (part of the Battle of the Somme). Many broke down, but nearly a third succeeded in breaking through.
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the battle of Omaha started at exactly 11:54:9
it started at midnight