Battle Of the Somme (1 jul 1916 año – 18 nov 1916 año)
Descripción:
On the 1st of July 1916, the Somme Offensive began. British and French troops fought German forces in an attempt for a swift Allied victory. 3 million men fought, and 1million men were injured or killed. It has one of the highest death tolls of any battle in history.
Its significance is huge as it is the biggest loss of troopoes throughout the entire war.
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fecha:
1 jul 1916 año
18 nov 1916 año
~ 4 months and 20 days