The Great War

Question 1

Somme

Answer 1

1916
Part of the battles aim was to help Frenchwoman had been atacked at verdin
Three Scottish divisions atacked during the early part of the offensive
51 Scottish battalions wee involved
600000 casualties,60000 on the first day. 60000 were killed.
Not much land gained

Question 2

Areas

Answer 2

1927 April. Moved into Arras. Ten Scottish divisions fought
One third of the 159000 casualties were scots
Much more successful than previous battles
Attack well planned with many troops moved up to the assault line secretly

Question 3

The battle of Loos

Answer 3

1915
20 Scottish regiments fought in this battle
They numbered 30000 troops
On the first day the 15th Scottish Dividion captured the village of Loos but they had to return in four days
Seven battalions lost commanding officers
Eight out of the 12 battalions which lost over 500 men were Scottish