Battle of the Somme

Cuándo

1 jul 1916 – 18 nov 1916

Tipo

Batalla

Coordenadas

50.02° N, 2.70° E

Location

Somme River, north-central Somme and south-eastern Pas-de-Calais Départements, France

Outcome

Inconclusive

Belligerents

Germany contra United Kingdom and Empire:, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, South Africa, India, Newfoundland, Bermuda, Rhodesia, France

WWI battle pitting France and Britain against Germany

The Battle of the Somme, also known as the Somme offensive, was a battle of the First World War fought by the armies of the British Empire and the French Republic against the German Empire. It took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916 on both sides of the upper reaches of the river Somme in France. The battle was intended to hasten a victory for the Allies.

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