Even today, the Battle of the Somme remains controversial over its necessity, significance, and effect. Counted as one of the costliest battles of WWI, the Chantilly Conference (1916) estimated French and British casualties at 485,000, and German casualties at 630,000.
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The Battle of the Somme occurred on both sides of the Somme River in France. It is also known as the Somme Offensive.
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The Battle of Somme started on the 1st of July 1916 and Ended on the 13th of November 1916. From, Saiyed Mohammed Faizan.
the battle of Somme lasted for 4months and 18days.
battle of Somme and the battle of Ypres