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The Battle of Somme began on July 1, 1916 and did not end until November 18,1916. It was fought on both sides of the River Somme and in the course of four months, there were more than a million casualties. It is considered one of the bloodiest wars of humanity.
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∙ 11y agoThe Germans were trying to hold Thiepval and the French were sent to defend it. The Germans wanted to bleach the French white and this is how the British troops got involve. The 58,000 men who died on the first day were sent to protect the French and take Thiepval.
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The Battle of the Somme began on 1st July 1916 and ended 11th November 1916.
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∙ 9y agoThe Battle of the Somme started on July 1, 1916 and ended on November 18, 1916. In this battle, the French and the British were fighting against the German Empire.
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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
Where is the battle of somme located?
The Somme. (Northern France; it was a river)
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.
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.
Why did the battle of the somme start?
Because it was in a very important location to the French and British and the Germans.
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.
When did the Battle of the Somme start?
In the First World War between 1 July and 18 November 1916
Where was the Battle of the Somme?
The Battle of the Somme began in France near the Somme River.
Is Somme a river in England?
No, the Somme is in France.
What nickname was given to Haig after the Battle of the Somme?
Butcher of the Somme
What is the population of Somme-Yèvre?
Somme-Yèvre's population is 113.
What is Somme-Vesle's population?
The population of Somme-Vesle is 226.
What is the population of Somme-Tourbe?
Somme-Tourbe's population is 149.
What is the population of Somme-Suippe?
Somme-Suippe's population is 363.
What is Somme-Bionne's population?
The population of Somme-Bionne is 54.
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.
