jul 1, 1916 - Battle of Somme

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The goal of this battle was to break the stalemate of trench warfare and force a decisive victory against Germany (unsuccessful). On day one, British forces suffered over 57,000 casualties.
Captain Percy H. Cherry participated in the Battle of the Somme, on 5 August 1916, near Pozières, he engaged in a notable duel with a German officer, earning the Military Cross despite being wounded.

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