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EzraThe casualties were in excess of 1 million men. Many of the British were killed even before reaching the front line. The German machine guns took a terrible toll. The artillery barrge, though heavy, was unable to prevent the Germans defending their positions. The British gain was about 9 square miles. It remains as a byword for the folly of Warfare.
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Who gained the most ground the Germans or the allies in the battle of the somme?
Battle of Somme was a battle in first world war fought between English and French armies against German army on both sides of River Somme in France. At the end of battle the combined English and French forces had advanced 6 miles into German territory gaining much more ground than German forces.
Where was the battle of the Somme fought in World War 1?
The valley of the River Somme, Picardy, France ....which is in northern France.
Who all fought in the Battle of Somme?
The British and the French vs. The Germans
First battle Canada fought in at ww1?
Canadians fought in the Battle of Neuve Chapelle but not as Canadian troops, they were an extension of the British troops but the first time they fought as Canadian troops was at the battle of Somme.
Why wasn't the battle of the Somme a total disaster?
It was a disaster...over 1,000,000 soldiers died in it...
