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The Battle of the Somme was originally a planned, offensive assault from the British and French commanders with hopes of gaining territory and destroying German manpower. Before they could launch the attack, however, the French city of Verdun became heavily bombarded by the Germans. This caused the Battle of the Somme to be executed earlier than planned with a new objective of diverting pressure from the Battle of Verdun and destroying the German forward defences.
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∙ 15y agoStrategically the idea was for the British offensive to relieve pressure on the French who were suffering grievous losses at Verdun. There were a number of reasons why the artillery barrage was ineffective. In retrospect it was wildly optimistic to the point of folly. 'The general wants to move his cocktail cabinet 6 feet nearer to Berlin.....'
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Where was the Battle of the Somme?
The Battle of the Somme began in France near the Somme River.
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.
What year was the battle of somme in?
1st July, 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.
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.
What is an interesting fact of the battle of somme?
The Battle of the Somme ended due to bad weather conditions.
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 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.
