The Battle
when did the battle of Somme start
July 1st, 1916
What was the weather like during this time?
Moderate breezes with some rain and mist
who dropped out of the war first
there was no clear winner
What was the duration of the Battle of Somme?
5 months
when did the war end
November 18 1916
Where were the soldiers during most of the battle?
In the trenches
What were the opposing side in the Battle of Somme?
the german empire
propaganda posters were to
force and compel men and boys to join the army
what was the purpose of the battle?
to take land
What river runs through the region where the Battle of Somme took place?
River Somme
who was involved in the battle
British Empire, French Third Republic, and the German Empire.
What new weapon was first used in the Battle of Somme?
tanks
what did this war affect
the war affected the soldiers but there families were to affected.
In which country is the location of the Battle of Somme
France
What type of landscape characterized the battlefield of the Somme
River of Somme, trenches, mud
did all uniforms look the same
no
how many deaths and injuries
1 million
where did it take place
the river of Somme in northern France
What was the total number of deaths on both sides during the Battle of Somme?
420,000 British Empire (24,000 Canadians)
194,000 French
440,000 Germans
what injuries occurred more than often
missing body parts like toes, and fingers etc. from the cold or from being blown up