battle of somme (jul 1, 1916 – nov 18, 1916)
Description:
First Battle of the Somme, a costly and mostly unsuccessful Allied attack on the Western Front during World War I, took place from July 1 to November 13, 1916. The horrifying slaughter on the first day of the conflict served as a lesson for pointless and indiscriminate killing.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 1, 1916
nov 18, 1916
~ 4 months and 20 days