battle of somme Flashcards
1
Q
when did russia mobilise its army against austria hungary?
A
28th June 1914- same time Franz Ferdinand died
2
Q
when was the battle of somme?
A
started- 1st July 1916- 18th November 1916
3
Q
where did the battle take place?
A
France on the western lines of the trench- westernfront
4
Q
what were the western line of the trench called?
A
the westernfront
5
Q
purpose of it?
A
supposed to release pressure from the french troops at verdun
6
Q
British casualities on the first day=
A
60,000
