The Battle of the Somme (jul 1, 1916 – nov 18, 1916)
Description:
The Allies on the Western Front launch their summer offensive in this battle. Th day attack was disastrous and has gone down in history as the worst day in the British Army history.By the end of the battle, the Allies advanced 10 miles.
Allied casualties: 600,000
German casualties: 450,000
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Date:
jul 1, 1916
nov 18, 1916
~ 4 months and 20 days