HOW WAS THE BATTLE OF SOMME A SUCESS

Question 1

Name 1 reason why TBOS could be viewed as a success?

Answer 1

More German casualties (half a million)

Question 2

Why was the British casualties less detrimental to the allies?

Answer 2

1. Less valuable to allies
2. Kitchener’s volunteer army (KVA)
3. (minimal experience) 👼🏻
4. Survivors gained valuable experience 👨🏻‍✈️

Question 3

Why was the German casualties MORE detrimental to Germany?

Answer 3

1. Somme destroyed last remains
2. (German professional army) (GPA)
3. Replaced with 👴🏻 and 👦🏻
4. Massive impact on MORALE 🥱😣+ Overall ability to fight

Question 4

Name another reason why the Somme could be viewed as a success?

Answer 4

1. Crucial objective fulfilled: ✔️
2. G forced to pull troops from V🙄
3. To support troops at S😮
4. Enabled F to ✋🏻reinforce 👊🏻 Verdun LINE

Question 5

Why was it so crucial that France reinforced the Verdun line?

Answer 5

1. Germany could take control of Paris

2. Ended the war