Battles Of The Western Front!!

Question 1

What happened in the battle of the Somme?

Answer 1

In (1916) there was 60,000 casualties on the first day and 20,000 deaths.

The battle of the Somme introduced the first use of tank ware fare

Soilders injured ended up dying for waiting days to be treated from
A lack of medical staff

Question 2

When and what happened at the battle of arras

Answer 2

(1917) the British built tunnels by extending existing caves that dug to the German lines, to reach the German trench safely. The tunnels hid 24,000 men.(built underground cites)

This resulted Mines being used to blow up enemy trenches, but the British suffered 159,000 casualties

Question 3

What happened at the third battle of Ypres?

Answer 3

(1917) Mines blew up under german lines and 10,000 soldiers died. Two mines were used to destroy defence hill 60

There was 200,000 casualties lost but more medical posts. for medical officers to treat men(379) to help prepare solders for the Ypres salient

Question 4

What happened at the battle of Cambria?

Answer 4

(1917) allied broke defences with tanks, although there was 45000 British casualties

Question 5

what happened at the battle of the mons 1914? (augast)

Answer 5

the British expeditionary force crossed the English channel into belgain to intercept german army, where they were outnumbred. So delayed the germans long enough to reduce the quick victory