* The Road of the Somme
Where did this battle take place?
France
What is another name for the front lines?
No man's land
What stopped British troops from advancing?
barbed wire
What motor vehicle was first introduced in the battle of Somme?
Tanks
Who won the battle?
The allied Powers.
Who was the battle between?
British and French forces.
when would most attacks took place?
at night
How many British casualties occurred on the first day of the war?
57500
What was a small object used to attack trenches?
grenades
What side of the war "lost an entire generation of young men"
Great brittan
How long did the battle last?
141 days
What tactic was used to advance soldiers slowly during the war.
a creeping barrage.
how many German casualties happened on the first day?
6000
What type of weapon did the Central Powers use to turn no man's land into a "meat grinder"
Machine Guns
What emotional impact was carried onto German Soldiers?
It damaged morale and strength.
How many miles did the allies advance during the whole war.
5 miles
What would the Central Powers do after Britain captured a trench?
The would immediately reclaim it.
Why were there many British casualties on the first day?
British troops charged into no man's land
What was a creeping barrage?
A tactic used with artillery to create cover and advance to the enemy.
What was the first day of the war known as by British forces?
The bloodiest day for Brittan
Why did the allied powers invade France?
To brake up a stalemate in trench warfare.
What would British forces do to breach French defenses?
They would blow up underground mines.
When did the invasion occur?
7:30 am
How many missiles were used in the war?
1.7 million
What were the British troops that lost their life in the war called.
Pals Battalions