Battle of the Somme
Also known as Somme Offensive, Bloody Somme
battle of the Western Front, World War I
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The Battle of the Somme was a major battle fought on the Western Front during World War I, primarily between British and German forces in 1916. It is historically significant as one of the largest and deadliest battles of the war, resulting in enormous casualties on both sides.
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- British Mark I male tank Somme 25 September 1916.jpg
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- Commons category
- Battle of the Somme
- start time
- 1916-07-01
- end time
- 1916-11-17
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- Battle of the Somme
- P12749
- Hans Günther
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British Empire
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