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  1. The first day on the Somme, 1 July 1916, was the beginning of the Battle of Albert (1–13 July), the name given by the British to the first two weeks of the 141 days of the Battle of the Somme (1 July–18 November) in the First World War.

  2. 12 de nov. de 2009 · British machine gunners firing during the Battle of the Somme. The battle was costly in terms of casualties, particularly for the British army who lost 57,470 soldiers on the first day of...

  3. Há 1 dia · The Battle of the Somme (1 July - 18 November 1916) was planned as a joint operation between British and French forces to break the deadlock on the Western Front. But due to the German attack on the French at Verdun, Britain and its Empire would have to take the lead on the Somme.

  4. About 14% of the British casualties on the Somme fell on the first day. But new attacks, as well as the gradual sorting through the aftermath of 1 July, meant families could never rest easy.

  5. 1 de jul. de 2018 · You couldn’t! It was absolutely impossible… Listen to the voices of those who were there or read the podcast transcript below. The Battle of the Somme is one of the most famous military events in British history – synonymous with huge loss of life and costly failure.