battle of sommes

Question 1

Starting - end date

Answer 1

July 1st, 1916 to November 13th, 1916

Question 2

important points

Answer 2

The Battle of the Somme (July–November 1916) was a major WWI battle between Britain, France, and Germany.

Key Events:

July 1: Britain suffers 57,000 casualties on the first day.
September: First use of tanks in battle.
November: Fighting ends; over 1 million casualties, with little land gained.
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Question 3

cause and consequence

Answer 3

Cause: The Allies launched the Battle of the Somme to relieve pressure on France at Verdun and weaken Germany.

Consequence: Over 1 million casualties, minimal land gained, and it showed the horrors of trench warfare.

Question 4

historical significance

Answer 4

The Battle of the Somme showed the brutality of trench warfare, introduced tanks in battle, and weakened Germany, but at a huge cost. It also affected public opinion and military tactics in future wars.