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What was the living conditions like for the soldiers during the Somme?
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How many died during the somme?
432,000 British soldiers were killed or wounded in the battle of the Somme. The French lost nearly 200,000 men and the Germans lost an estimated 500,000. Taken From: The Somme - From Defeat To Victory (BBC documentary from 2006)
Why wasn't the battle of the Somme a total disaster?
It was a disaster...over 1,000,000 soldiers died in it...
Where was the biggest battle during World War 1?
The biggest battle during World War 1 was the Battle of the Somme, which took place between July and November 1916 in the Somme River valley in France. It was fought between the British and French armies against the German army. The battle resulted in heavy casualties, with over one million soldiers wounded or killed.
What seasons took place during the battle of the Somme?
spring
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.
When was the somme war?
There was no "Somme War". It was the "Battle of the Somme" during World War One. There were two battles; one in 1916 where 20,000 British soldiers were killed on the first day, and one in 1918 after the Germans breached the Allied lines.
How many died during the somme?
432,000 British soldiers were killed or wounded in the battle of the Somme. The French lost nearly 200,000 men and the Germans lost an estimated 500,000. Taken From: The Somme - From Defeat To Victory (BBC documentary from 2006)
What is an interesting fact of the battle of somme?
The Battle of the Somme ended due to bad weather conditions.
How many soldiers died in the first hour of the somme?
10
How many American soldiers were at the Battle of Somme?
None. The battle of the Somme was in 1916, and the U.S. only did not declare war until 1917.
How many british men were lost in the battle of the somme?
60,000 soldiers
Who was the British ruler during the Battle of Somme?
General Douglas Haig was the British ruler during the battle of Somme, i think.
How many people were killed on the first day of the Somme?
19,000 British soldiers.
Why did soldiers and farmers have different opinions of the somme's geographic features?
Because for soldiers was easy to hide, but for farmers was hard to plant.
How many British soldiers died or were wounded at the battle of Somme 1916 and the third battle of Ypres 1917?
420,000 british men were killed at the battle of the somme
How long did the somme last for?
The Battle of Somme started with a heavy bang on July 1 and and ended on November 18, 1916 in the somme Department of France, on both banks of the River Somme. There is controversy who won that battle but the losses on both sides were very heavy. In this battle, Britain introduced the tank as a new weapon of war.
Why wasn't the battle of the Somme a total disaster?
It was a disaster...over 1,000,000 soldiers died in it...
