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battle of the somme

/ˈbætəl əv ðə sɒm/

Traducción: Gran batalla de la Primera Guerra Mundial, librada entre julio y noviembre de 1916 cerca del río Somme en Francia, conocida por sus enormes pérdidas y por el primer uso de tanques en combate.

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/ˈbætəl əv ðə sɒm/formalpolitical
  • esGran batalla de la Primera Guerra Mundial, librada entre julio y noviembre de 1916 cerca del río Somme en Francia, conocida por sus enormes pérdidas y por el primer uso de tanques en combate.

A major battle of World War I fought between July and November 1916 near the Somme River in France, known for its immense casualties and the first use of tanks in warfare.

  1. Major World War I battleB2formal

    A major battle of World War I fought by the British and French armies against the German army, lasting from July 1 to November 18, 1916, known for its high casualties and limited territorial gains.

    esBatalla del Somme

    • The Battle of the Somme is remembered as one of the bloodiest battles in history.
    • Over one million men were wounded or killed during the Battle of the Somme.
    • The first day of the Battle of the Somme remains the bloodiest day in British military history.