Battle of the Somme

The Battle of the Somme, fought from July to November 1916 during World War I, was one of the largest battles on the Western Front. It involved British and French forces fighting against the Germans. The battle aimed to relieve pressure on the French at Verdun and break through German defenses. It is known for the staggering number of casualties, with over a million men wounded or killed. The first day remains the bloodiest in British military history, highlighting the horrors of trench warfare. Though it yielded limited territorial gains, it marked a significant moment in military history and changed warfare forever.