somme

• 专有名词，指第一次世界大战中1916年发生的一场大规模战役，也指第二次世界大战中1944年的一场战役。

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.

不可数 · 专有名词

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.

   索姆河战役

   • 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.

   索姆河战役（1944年）

   • 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.