How many people died in Battle of the Somme?
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How many people died in Battle of the Somme?
The Battle of Somme:
The Battle of Somme has come to represent the atrocities of battle during World War I. It once and for all made clear the futility of and tragic death tolls created by trench warfare. The 141-day battle was fought between a coalition of British, Australian, Canadian, Indian, New Zealand, South African, and French forces all against the mighty army of the German Empire.
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View this answerBeginning on July 1 st 1916 and not ended until November 1916, the Battle of Somme saw some of the greatest deaths ever encountered in battle. The...
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Chapter 13 / Lesson 15The essay prompts included herein are intended to provoke critical thought and can be used in group discussion or as quizzes and tests. Additionally, the prompts encourage your students to demonstrate the knowledge they've learned about the era.