The Battle of the Somme (French: Bataille de la Somme, German: Sommeschlacht), also known as the Somme Offensive, took place during the First World War between 1 July and 18 November 1916 on either side of the river Somme in France. The battle saw the British Army, supported by contingents from British imperial territories, including Australia, New Zealand, Newfoundland, Canada, India and South Africa, mount a joint offensive with the French Army...
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Duration:
- 4 months (Jul 1, 1916 — Nov 18, 1916)
Includes event:
- First day on the Somme ,
- Battle of Bazentin Ridge ,
- Battle of Albert ,
- Battle of Guillemont ,
- Battle of Ginchy ,
- Battle of Flers-Courcelette ,
- Battle of Morval ,
- Battle of Thiepval Ridge ,
- Battle of Le Transloy ,
- Battle of the Ancre Heights
Also known as:
- Somme Offensive
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