Battle of Somme
What was it?
Who did it involve?
When did it start and end?
Facts
The Somme was a river
Mainly all the British troops were young and had little experience
The British sent in 18 divisions
Britain, France and Germany
Britain and France fighting in unison against Germany
1st July - 18th November 1916
For Britain this was one of the most/the most humiliating battle in the 1st World War
Who won?
Britain & France eventually won, after 18 months of grueling trench fighting
Facts
Britain expected not to have any trouble
Lasted 141 days
15% of all British deaths happened on the 1st day
Facts
Every 5 seconds someone died
420,000 casualties for the British altogether
More than 1 million casualties including Britain, France & Germany