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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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The 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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it was fought in France, from July to November 1916

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The 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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