6- THE SOMME Flashcards
1
Q
who was commanding the armies in the battle of the somme?
A
douglas haig (!!!), ferdinand foch (allies) crown prince rupprecht of bavaria (german empire)
2
Q
when did the battle occur?
A
from the 1st july to 18th november 1916
3
Q
where did the battle occur?
A
on both sides of the upper reaches of the river somme in france
4
Q
on which front did the battle occur?
A
it was the largest battle on the western front in ww1
5
Q
what happened on the first day on the somme?
A
the first day of the somme caused serious problems for the british army, one of the largest ‘defeats’ in history for britain
6
Q
what is the battle notable for?
A
it is the first battle to use tanks
