jul 1, 1916 - Battle of the Somme
Description:
Due to the battle of Verdun still ongoing, the French and British agree to launch a joint offensive near the river Somme. The 40 kilometer front makes little headway and suffers horrific casualties; the British lose 57,000 men dead on the first day.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 1, 1916
Now
~ 109 years ago