The Battle of the Somme Hew Strachan
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA

Launched on July 1, 1916, the Battle of the Somme has come to epitomize the madness of the First World War. The Battle of the Somme claimed the biggest loss of soldiers in a single day of fighting ever recorded by the British army. The Battle of the Somme (1st July until midNovember 1916) is significant for several reasons. On this day in History, Second Battle of the Somme ends on Apr 04, 1918. The four-month Battle of the Somme was fought from 1 July to 18 November 1916 . Learn more about what happened today on History. The Battle of the Somme was planned as a joint French and British operation. An History of the Great War of 1914 to 1918 presented in internet format. Nov 2, 2011 - 11 min - Uploaded by Mr Allsop HistoryThe third of four videos detailing the experience of the First World War. A truly nightmarish world greeted the New Zealand Division when it joined the Battle of the Somme in mid-September 1916. The battle commenced on the 1st July 1916 and ended on the 18th November 1916. May 23, 2015 - 4 min - Uploaded by phoenix_stopmotions944 pictures Please rate, comment and subscribe! Tragedy: 'a sad, lamentable event; one causing or involving death and unhappiness' (Webster's Universal Dictionary). The battle of the Somme was a battle that took place in World War 1. Tickets for centenary commemorations of the Battle of the Somme are made available by ballot. One hundred and twenty-five miles northwest of Verdun, the British and French armies joined at the Somme River. The invasion of 1914 left great tracts of French and Belgian territory in German hands. Contains various articles and features from authors around the world. Jan 6, 2014 - 48 min - Uploaded by Rick HThe Battle Of The Somme.