Battle Of The Sommes Flashcards
When did the Battle of the Sommes take place?
July-November 1916
Where did the Battle of the Sommes take place?
France
When was the tanks first used?
15th September
How was the artillery bombard by the British?
It failed
Why did the artillery bombard failed?
The Germans were well defended
What was the other name of the Battle of the Sommes?
The Battle to end all Battles
How long was the Battle of the Sommes?
142 Days
How long was the artillery bombard?
7 Days
Why was the Battle of the Sommes a fail?
Because most members of the army was untrained volunteers
Who was the British Commander?
Doug Haig
How was the Battle of the Sommes groundbreaking?
Families became used to men fighting
How is the Battle of the Sommes remembered?
Names on memorials
Was the Battle of the Sommes far reaching?
Yes
People across the world remember it
How has the Battle of the Sommes affected people?
A lot of men lost their lives
Was the Battle of the Sommes terrifying?
Yes
Many soldiers had PTSD
