The plan was to bombard the German lines with artillery. It was wrongly thought that this would destroy them and the British could walk in and take them over,
Although the Battle Of The Somme was a disaster it did mean British commanders started to use new technologies and tactics.
The Battle of the Somme occurred on both sides of the Somme River in France. It is also known as the Somme Offensive.
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.
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Although the Battle Of The Somme was a disaster it did mean British commanders started to use new technologies and tactics.
The Battle of the Somme began in France near the Somme River.
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The Battle of the Somme occurred on both sides of the Somme River in France. It is also known as the Somme Offensive.
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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.
Divisive tactics used in the Battle of Normandy were led by American paratroopers.
The Battle of the Somme (sometimes known as the Somme Offensive) was one of the bloodiest military battles in history.
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they would have used rifles
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.