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because Haig and the british troops planned to reach the high land and gain a lot more land then they actually did, even though they had less amounts of casualties and deaths then Germany they still lossed an amazing amount of troops for such a little reward. The Artillery bombardments didn't bring much success and it was only until 1917 when Haig introduced the Tanks.
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What tradegy happened during WW1 in 1916?
battle of somme , Romanioa declared war on centeral powers
What were the Main areas of conflict in WW1?
Battle of Verdun (1915). French army v German army Verdun, France Battle of the Somme (1916). Allied army v. German army Somme River, France Battle of Jutland (1916) British navy v. German navy Denmark
In what battle was the tank first used as a weapon?
Two tanks attacked the Germans at Flers in the Battle of the Somme on 15 September 1916.A total of 49 Tanks were allocated in this assault, of which 31 were mechanically fit to take part in the attack.
What were major battles in WW1?
In 1914: Marne (Aug), 1st Ypres. In 1915: Gallipoli(Feb), 2nd Ypres, Tannenberg (Tannenburg). In 1916: Verdun (Feb-Dec), Jutland (April), Somme (June), Cambrai (Dec). In 1917: 3rd Ypres (Passchendaele) (June). I would also say that 1918 on the western front was massive as well, some incredible battles were fought, sacrificed and won there.
What were the worse battles in WW1?
Verdun was hugely expensive in terms of loss of life of both French & Germans. Tannenberg, Gallipoli, Gaza, Caporetto...... the British loss of men on the Somme in 1916 is estimated at 60,000 in 1 day..............
What was the deadliest battle of ww1?
Battle of Somme
In what battle did Britain lose 60000 men in one day?
it was the somme (ww1)
What battle did the British introduce the tank?
In September 1916 at the Battle of the Somme.
What tradegy happened during WW1 in 1916?
battle of somme , Romanioa declared war on centeral powers
What battles did Robert graves fight in?
WW1's "Battle of the Somme" where he was badly wounded and never returned to the front .
Did J Hartley of ww1 survive the battle of the Somme?
Without further information on which J Hartley you mean, this question is impossible to answer.
First battle Canada fought in at ww1?
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.
What were the Main areas of conflict in WW1?
Battle of Verdun (1915). French army v German army Verdun, France Battle of the Somme (1916). Allied army v. German army Somme River, France Battle of Jutland (1916) British navy v. German navy Denmark
In what battle was the tank first used as a weapon?
Two tanks attacked the Germans at Flers in the Battle of the Somme on 15 September 1916.A total of 49 Tanks were allocated in this assault, of which 31 were mechanically fit to take part in the attack.
What were major battles in WW1?
In 1914: Marne (Aug), 1st Ypres. In 1915: Gallipoli(Feb), 2nd Ypres, Tannenberg (Tannenburg). In 1916: Verdun (Feb-Dec), Jutland (April), Somme (June), Cambrai (Dec). In 1917: 3rd Ypres (Passchendaele) (June). I would also say that 1918 on the western front was massive as well, some incredible battles were fought, sacrificed and won there.
What were the worse battles in WW1?
Verdun was hugely expensive in terms of loss of life of both French & Germans. Tannenberg, Gallipoli, Gaza, Caporetto...... the British loss of men on the Somme in 1916 is estimated at 60,000 in 1 day..............
Maximum age of a ww1 soldier?
I'm not sure was an upper limit. My wife's great great grandfather was killed on the 1st day of the battle of the Somme, 1st July 1916. He was 60 , born 1856
