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Before attack
Before attack The attack
The battle on the wings
The conditions of the international situation in the winter 1915/1916 favoured a crucial impact, for better chances of success at the western front. The German supreme command thougt that the Russians were not smashed, Serbia and Italy played as opponents a role, Englands power became less, France weakened through losses already suffered. At the end of of 1915 decided the German supreme command the removal of the fortress Verdun to straighten the frontarc and to further develop the German position in the west. This project, named as "Unternehmen Gericht" lay in the range of the 5. Army under the command of the Kronprinzen Friedrich.
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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.
What nickname was given to Haig after the Battle of the Somme?
Butcher of the Somme
When did Battle of the Somme happen?
The Battle of Somme started on the 1st of July 1916 and Ended on the 13th of November 1916. From, Saiyed Mohammed Faizan.
How long did the battle of the somme last?
the battle of Somme lasted for 4months and 18days.
What battles did Hitler fight in?
battle of Somme and the battle of Ypres
What is an interesting fact of the battle of somme?
The Battle of the Somme ended due to bad weather conditions.
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 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.
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.
