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Battle of Somme
What were the key events of the first day of the battle?
1 British soldier died every 5 seconds
57,470 British soldiers killed on the first day
10,000 - 12,000 German soldiers were killed
What were conditions like?
Bitterly contested
Costly
Extremely high casualties
Who were the leaders?
General Haig - UK
Ferdinand Foch - France
When did the battle take place?
1st July 1916
How many soldiers were involved and where from?
Around 3 million men and they were mostly from around the empire.
What was gained at the battle?
British Army gained valuable experience
What technology was used at the Battle of the Somme?
During the Battle of the Somme, the British launch a major offensive against the Germans, employing tanks for the first time in history
When did the battle end?
18th November 1916