‘Bloodiest’ battle ever began 100 years ago at the Somme

The battle of the Somme started 100 years ago, on July 1, 1916.
‘Bloodiest’ battle ever began 100 years ago at the Somme

Why was the Somme offensive launched?

The Allies’ original plan was an attack on three European fronts, to end years of sapping trench warfare.

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