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How significant was the battle of Somme in determining the outcome of…
How significant was the battle of Somme in determining the outcome of World War 1?
History
Important events of the battle
1st July,1916: Battle begins
French and British forces underestimated the German
British forces suffer around 19240 deaths in one day
15th September, 1916
Tanks were brought in to a battle for the first time in history
event proved the brutality of the war
15th July,1916
British forces followed up with a massive attack and the battle continued with heavy casualties
Countries involved
Germany
France(combatants) and Britain as an alliance
Fought on French terrain
British forces included soldiers from their other colonies(Canada, India)
significance of battle
it was one of the most brutal battle
Britain and France suffered more than 200,000 by the end of July
Germany suffered 160,000 deaths by end of July
hinted at and proved where the war was headed towards
pointed towards an unsparing war(more than 1 million deaths by end of battle)
suggested millions of deaths
There would be no real winner of the war
Geography
map of the battle
Topography of Somme
Influence on battle
Location was used to relieve pressure of Verdun where the Germans attacked them
located in northern France
took place around the Somme lake
The geographical positioning of the countries impacted the tactics used in the battle.
Forces were more aggressive, setting the tone for the war
geographical conditions
Impact on tactics
The battle was concentrated on a small area which led to massive amount of firepower poured
Used to expel German forces
rain caused delay advancement of the allied forces
English
Events from a British Soldier's perspective
diary entry written on 18th November,1916(end of Somme offensive)
looks past at events throughout the battle
battle starts of with bloodshed
loses a lot of people he knows/lives near(because many people from similar areas are put in the same camp)
using of tanks was revolutionary but also negative
the end of the war was a relief for the soldier seeing that he survived
opinions and feelings of soldier
Soldier thinks the battle and the war is useless because everyone will eventually be considered at loss one way or the other
He is distraught after the massive amount of casualties
Felt the battle of Somme proved exactly where the war was headed. Towards more bloodshed and unnecessary battles
