The Battle of the Somme Flashcards
1
Q
When and where did the battle of the Somme take place?
A
Summer 1916 around the River Somme
2
Q
Who was leading the battle?
A
General Haug would Leads a British offence
3
Q
What was the 5 tactics involved?
A
- There would be a huge artillery bombardment of German trenches
- Enemy defences (artillery and barbed wire) would be destroyed
- Attacking troops would then walk across No Man’s Land
- Soldiers would rebuild German trenches and make them their own
- British cavalry would charge the gaps in the German line
4
Q
What weapon was used for the first time?
A
Tanks
5
Q
What actually happened?
A
German trenches and defences were not destroyed
British troops were cut down as they advanced
The Germans hid in dug outs
6
Q
How many shells were fired during the British artillery bombardment?
A
1.6 million
7
Q
What was the total casualties?
A
Over 1 million
8
Q
How many British and French soldiers died?
A
600,000
9
Q
How much territory was gained by the British?
A
6 miles
