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The British planned to attack the Germans at the Somme in 1916 by launching a massive artillery bombardment aimed at destroying German defenses and barbed wire. This was followed by a coordinated infantry assault where soldiers would advance across no man's land in waves. The objective was to break through German lines and relieve pressure on the French forces at Verdun, but the attack ultimately resulted in heavy casualties due to strong German fortifications and machine gun fire. The battle became one of the bloodiest in history, highlighting the devastating nature of trench warfare.
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Who all fought in the Battle of Somme?
The British and the French vs. The Germans
How did the british plan to attack the Germans at the Somme?
The British planned to attack the Germans at the Somme by launching a massive offensive that began on July 1, 1916. They aimed to break through German defenses along a 15-mile front, utilizing a week-long artillery bombardment to destroy enemy positions and barbed wire. The attack relied on the coordinated advance of infantry, supported by artillery and new technologies like tanks, to exploit any breaches in German lines. However, the initial assault resulted in heavy British casualties and limited territorial gains, ultimately leading to a prolonged and grueling campaign.
How many died during 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)
Who lost the battle of the somme?
The British lost the Somme, because they had many more casualties the Germans did. The main reason for this is because the British artillery did not wipe out German defenses especially the barbed wire. So, when the British tried to advance the barb wire was still in place and the British were mowed down by the German machine guns.
What was the big push in World War 1?
In the summer of 1916 an idea called the Big Push was thought of. This was to happen at a place on the Front called Somme. The Generals thought that by shelling the Germans non-stop for days and nights their defenses would be weakened. Then the British soldiers would be able to take over their trenches in a big attack.
At the Somme why did the British generals choose this as a place for a major attack on the Germans?
because people did lots of pos.
Who fought in the battle of the Somme?
The British and the French vs. The Germans
How the British planned to attack the Germans at the Somme?
The British decided to first destroy German defenses to the east with a massive artillery bombardment. Then, after the British had overcome the initial German defenses, two cavalry divisions would be sent in to finish off the Germans.
Who all fought in the Battle of Somme?
The British and the French vs. The Germans
How many soldiers did the British French and Germans lose in the battle of the Somme?
Germans lost 465,000 Allies lost 625,000
Why were the British in the Battle of the Somme 1916?
To take pressure off the French at Verdun. to break the stalemate between the Germans and british
How is the battle of verdun linked to the battle of somme?
Russia's siege that ended the war in Europe
How did the british plan to attack the Germans at the Somme?
The British planned to attack the Germans at the Somme by launching a massive offensive that began on July 1, 1916. They aimed to break through German defenses along a 15-mile front, utilizing a week-long artillery bombardment to destroy enemy positions and barbed wire. The attack relied on the coordinated advance of infantry, supported by artillery and new technologies like tanks, to exploit any breaches in German lines. However, the initial assault resulted in heavy British casualties and limited territorial gains, ultimately leading to a prolonged and grueling campaign.
When was the somme war?
There was no "Somme War". It was the "Battle of the Somme" during World War One. There were two battles; one in 1916 where 20,000 British soldiers were killed on the first day, and one in 1918 after the Germans breached the Allied lines.
Why did the battle of the somme start?
Because it was in a very important location to the French and British and the Germans.
What kind of machine guns did they use at the Battle of Somme?
The main guns for the british I believe were Maxims, dont know about the germans.
How many died during 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)
