somme

• Nombre propio que se refiere a una importante batalla de la Primera Guerra Mundial ocurrida en 1916, así como a una batalla de la Segunda Guerra Mundial en 1944.

A proper noun referring to a major battle of World War I that took place in 1916, as well as a battle of World War II in 1944.

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1. Battle of the Somme (1916)B2formalbritish

   A major battle of World War I fought between July and November 1916, known for its heavy casualties and trench warfare.

   Batalla del Somme

   • The Battle of the Somme is one of the bloodiest battles in history.
   • Many soldiers lost their lives in the Somme offensive.
   • The Somme campaign lasted for over four months.

2. Battle of the Somme (1944)B2formalbritish

   A battle during World War II, part of the Allied advance from Normandy, fought in the Somme region of France.

   Batalla del Somme (1944)

   • The 1944 Battle of the Somme was part of the liberation of France.
   • Allied forces pushed through the Somme region in August 1944.
   • The Somme river crossing was a key objective in the campaign.