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Because the ideas & plans of the Generals that sent the men over the top were far rmoved from the advances that technology had made in terms of the ability of the defenders to slaughter en masse the attackers moving slowly across no mans land. The truth is that the Generals always fight this war with the ideas trhat prevailed in the previous conflict. That is what History offers as the best laid plan. But it does not move with the times. The machine guns of the German defenders reaped a terrible harvest that no amount of individual bravery could be expected to counter. The attackers were in fact sent to their deaths with little prospect of achieving very much at all: What does it matter whether the front line is here or 2 miles over there ? It was a strategic irrelevance, tactically it was inept. But that is so easy to say with hindsight, what else was to be done at the time ?
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∙ 12y ago. The results that came out of the battle were that there was a Tactical Stalemate and a strategic allied victory. No side really won the battle they each gained a piece of land not everything they were fighting for.
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despite heavy losses, the Allies were unable to break the German lines.
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∙ 9y agoThe outcome of the Battle of the Somme was a British French victory. Even though the British lost more soldiers in the battle, it was a strategic victory for the Allies.
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∙ 9y agoThe Battle of the Somme was a notoriously bloody battle. On the first day the Allied forces suffered 35,493 wounded.
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∙ 13y agoWHICH BATTLE? Gettysburg? Shiloh? Ft. Sumpter?
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∙ 12y agoAfter the advance of the 1st July the offensive lasted for,Wait why don't you just Google IT.
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∙ 6y agowhat was the result of the allied offensive during the battle of the somme
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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.
What battles were on the western front?
These are some of the major battles of World War I on the western front. Battle of Liège, Battle of the Frontiers, First Battle of the Marne, First Battle of Ypres, Second Battle of Ypres, Second Battle of Artois, Second Battle of Champagne, Battle of Verdun, Battle of the Somme, Battle of Cambrai, German Spring Offensive of 1918 and then the Allied "Hundred Days" Offensive resulted in the collapse and capitulation of the German Empire.
In what country was the fighting on the Western Front?
France, Belgium, border lands (No man"s lands) between France and Germany such as the Saar (later issued coins), and the famous or infamous Somme campaign. Tanks were first introduced in the trench-bound Somme fields and the Battle of Hamel, literally fought on the fourth of July! was an 85 Tank (all Royal Army) but backed by Us and French ground troops, engagement that did quite well, objectives seized wit a minimum of casualites, only 5 tanks temorarily disabled- all back in action in 24-48 hours, a winning fight here! Hamel was part fo the Somme campaign and as it sounds Germanic, is little known in the Us. submitted by K. Chris Hamel!
How and why did the temperance movement win this battle?
The temperance movement was a campaign to moderate the use of alcohol. This movement was fueled by women who learned the after effects of alcohol on their children. The movement stuck fear in a lot of people which helped push it along.
What were all of the thirty six battles fought in the revolutionary war?
there was only 27 battles not 36 and they were................ Battle of Lexington and Concord Battle of Bunker Hill Battle of Ticonderoga Battle of Long Island Battle for Fort Washington Battle of Trenton Battle of White Plains Battle of Oriskany Battle of Bennington Battle of Bemis's Heights Battle of Monmouth Battle of Germantown Siege of Savannah Fallen Timbers (Maumee Rapids) Battle of Stony Point Wyoming Valley Massacre Cherry Valley Massacre Battle on King's Mountain Battle of Guilford Courthouse Battle for Fort Clinton Battle of Princeton Battle on the Brandywine Siege of Charleston Siege of Yorktown
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.
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 year was the battle of somme in?
1st July, 1916
What is an interesting fact of the battle of somme?
The Battle of the Somme ended due to bad weather conditions.
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.
