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Battle of the Somme (jul 1, 1916 – nov 18, 1916)

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The Allied forces wanted to quicken their victory by taking by parts of the Western Fronts. The AIF was part of the assault (ANZAC corps, a combined Australian/New Zealand army). Three million men fought in the battle, one million were injured or died : it is one of the bloodiest battle in history.

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jul 1, 1916
nov 18, 1916
~ 4 months and 20 days