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Who was the british General at the time of the battle of somme?
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Earl Douglas Haig
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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 weapon was used for the first time in the Battle of the Somme?
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.
Who was the British General at the Battle of Monmouth?
there were several British generals at the time ;generals Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton and Major General Earl Cornwallis
Who was the leader of the british army in the battle of the somme?
{| ! ! ! ! | Combatants and casualties sufferred were: Great Britain 360,000+ Canada 24,029 Australia 23,000 New Zealand 7,408 Ireland 25,000 South Africa 3,000+ Newfoundland 2,000+ Total British Empire 419,654 French 204,253 Total Allied 623,907 Germany 465,000 |}
What impact did the battle of somme have in history?
The Battle of the Somme is one of the battles where a tremendous death toll took place within a short period of time. 58,000 British soldiers are documented to have fallen the first day of battle as they would charge across what was known as 'No Man's Land' straight into German forces that were entrenched with their weapons. A link is attached to help expand the details.
What armored combat vehicle for the first time in World War 1?
The British introduced the first tanks at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette (part of the Battle of the Somme). Many broke down, but nearly a third succeeded in breaking through.
Which battle of the Revolutionary War did the colonist win because a British general brought too many wagons which gave the colonists time to prepare for battle?
It should be the Battle of Saratoga or, better said, the sequel of encounters which culminated in the British General Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga.
Equipment used in the Battle of Somme- World War 1?
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.
What weapons did they use in World War 1 that they used for the first time?
The debut of the first British tank was on September during the Battle of the Somme, but it was fairly unreliable, moving slowly and getting stuck in the numerous trenches
Who was the british king at the time of Battle of Buxar?
George III, was the British King at time of Battle of Buxar.
Was George Washington in the battle of saratoga?
No he was not in the Battle of Saratoga. The battle of Saratoga N.Y. was with Benedict Arnold and American General Gates. George Washington was in Philadelphia at the time, hiding from the most powerful British army led by General Gage. The Battles of Saratoga was were the two American Generals faced off against the British General Burgoyne. The Americans won.
What was the impact of the battle of somme?
The Battle of the Somme was the first time that tanks were used in warfare. These tanks were extremely unreliable and were often destroyed by Geman artillery fire. They required a crew of 3 men and could only traverse 'no man's land' at 3 mph and couldn't cross trenches. The Battle of the Somme is also notable for the horrific loss of life. On the first day of the battle 57,500 British and British Empire troops were killed or wounded. This is the greatest casualites suffered by a British army in her history. By the end of the campaign the estimated losses were: 450,000 British wounded, 200,000 French casualties and 500,000 German casualties. With both the Germans and the allies having around 200,000 deadby the end. It was this loss of life during the entire battle still causes a lot of controversy over General Haig's plans and lack of success. There is a famous book about World War 1 that you might find interesting. It is called 'Private Peaceful' by Micheal Morpurgo.
