The Battle of the Somme

The Battle of the Somme was a major World War I conflict in 1916, fought between British and French forces against Germany along the Somme River in France. It aimed to break German defenses and relieve pressure on other fronts. The battle is known for its immense scale and loss of life, with over a million soldiers wounded or killed. It featured brutal trench warfare, artillery bombardments, and poorly coordinated attacks. While it resulted in limited territorial gains, the battle highlighted the devastating human cost of modern industrial warfare and reshaped military strategies moving forward.