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Britain fought the Battle of the Somme in 1916 primarily to relieve pressure on French forces at Verdun and to break through German defenses on the Western Front. The battle aimed to inflict significant casualties on the German army and gain strategic territory. It also sought to demonstrate Allied strength and cohesion, as it was part of a larger strategy to wear down Germany through attrition. Ultimately, the battle became one of the bloodiest in history, highlighting the horrors of trench warfare.
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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.
Which countries fought in the second battle of somme?
France & Britain (Including Empire & Commonwealth troops) Vs Germany France could not actually fight because they had to defend Verdun.
What age was the youngest person to fight in the battle of the somme?
12 private Lewis
Where was the Battle of the Somme?
The Battle of the Somme began in France near the Somme River.
How did the battle of Britain ended?
Germany had to fight britain alone
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 battles did Hitler fight in?
battle of Somme and the battle of Ypres
What where the stages in the attack in the battle of the somme?
fight
Which countries fought in the second battle of somme?
France & Britain (Including Empire & Commonwealth troops) Vs Germany France could not actually fight because they had to defend Verdun.
In what battle did Britain lose 60000 men in one day?
it was the somme (ww1)
What age was the youngest person to fight in the battle of the somme?
12 private Lewis
What was goal for fight in Battle of Somme?
The British were trying to remove the pressure on the French
Who was the Britain army's leader in the Battle of Somme?
i believe it was Field Marshall Douglas Haig
Did they use trenches in the battle of the somme?
Yes they did use trenches in German and Britain and France
Countries in the battle of the somme?
France, Britain ( The British Empire and the Commonwealth troops) and Germany
Where was the Battle of the Somme?
The Battle of the Somme began in France near the Somme River.
What was Britain's reason for attacking at the Battle of Somme?
to take the pressure off of the french army at verdun
