The Somme Flashcards
1
Q
How many British soldiers died on the first day?
A
60,000
2
Q
How many British soldiers died over the course of the whole battle?
A
420,000
3
Q
How many deaths were there altogether?
A
About 1,300,000
4
Q
What was introduced in this battle?
A
Tanks
5
Q
Where is the River Somme?
A
Northern France
6
Q
How many days was the Battle of the Somme?
A
141 - 1st July 1916 to 18 November 1918.
