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What was the purpose of the artillery bombardment at the Battle of the Somme?
What was the purpose of the artillery bombardment at the Battle of the Somme?
To destroy German trenches and barbed wire
What tactic did the Germans use to protect their soldiers during the bombardment?
What tactic did the Germans use to protect their soldiers during the bombardment?
Moving them into deep dugouts
Why was the cavalry attack not successful?
Why was the cavalry attack not successful?
Muddy conditions made horses slow and riders easy targets
What was the casualty count for the Allied troops during the initial attack on July 1, 1916?
What was the casualty count for the Allied troops during the initial attack on July 1, 1916?
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How many sets of British brothers lost their lives on the battle's first day?
How many sets of British brothers lost their lives on the battle's first day?
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How much land did the British advance by the end of the campaign?
How much land did the British advance by the end of the campaign?
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