WW1-Battle Of The Somme Flashcards
When did The Battle Of The Somme begin?
July 1st 1916.
When did The Battle Of The Somme end?
November 18th 1916.
On the first day of The Battle Of The Somme how many British casualties were there?
About 57,000.
How long did The Battle Of The Somme Last?
141 days.
At the end of The Battle Of The Somme, how many British casualties were there?
Around 420,000.
At the end of The Battle Of The Somme, how many French casualties were there?
Around 200,000.
At the end of The Battle Of The Somme, how many German casualties were there?
Around 500,000.
What did the British Forces do to attempt to begin the attack before The Battle Of The Somme?
They bombarded the German Trenches with shells for a week.
How many shells were estimated to have been used in the British Forces’ attack before The Battle Of The Somme?
Around 1,500,000
How much land was ultimately gained by the British Forces throughout The Battle Of The Somme?
Around 6 Miles ( 9.7Km)
