Set brothers, referring to the five brothers of the Niven family, all served in World War I and faced significant dangers during the Battle of the Somme in 1916. The battle was one of the deadliest in the war, resulting in immense casualties. While not all five brothers died in the Somme, the conflict saw many families lose multiple members. The tragic loss of life among brothers was a common occurrence during this brutal period of warfare.
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420,000 british men were killed at the battle of the somme
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall honors 13 sets of brothers who served and died during the Vietnam War. These brothers are commemorated for their sacrifice and service, highlighting the profound impact of the conflict on families. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the personal losses experienced during the war.
Canadian casualties at the Somme were about 24,000 of which 7,900 were killed; plus another 255 dead from Newfoundland.(Newfoundland was not part of Canada in 1916)
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420,000 british men were killed at the battle of 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)
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Canadian casualties at the Somme were about 24,000 of which 7,900 were killed; plus another 255 dead from Newfoundland.(Newfoundland was not part of Canada in 1916)
At the time of the USS Arizona's demise on December 7, 1941 there were 37 sets (pairs or trios) of brothers on board. During the attack 23 full sets of brothers were lost, with only one set of brothers surviving the event.More intel @ related link, below:
The Battle of the Somme occurred on both sides of the Somme River in France. It is also known as the Somme Offensive.
It was a disaster...over 1,000,000 soldiers died in it...
The Battle of the Somme began in France near the Somme River.