Battle of the Somme

When did the Battle of the Somme start?

• June 1915

• July 1915

• June 1916

• July 1916

The plan was to relieve the pressure on the French fighting near which town?

• Verdun

• Verdon

• Verdin

• Verdan

Complete this quote: 'It was lions led by...'

• Giraffes

• Elephants

• Meerkats

• Donkeys

Who was the man in charge of the British attack?

• General Douglas Hugs

• General Douglas Haig

• General Douglas Huge

• General Douglas Hags

Approximately how many shells were fired by the British before the attack?

• 1.5 million

• 1.6 millon

• 1.7 million

• 1.8 million

The British soldiers were told to ...... across 'no man's land'

• Skip

• Run

• Jump

• Walk

How many British soldiers were lost on the 1st day of fighting?

• 20,000

• 40,000

• 60,000

• 80,000

Which weapon was 1st used at the Somme by the British?

• Artillery

• Airplanes

• Gas

• Tanks

What was the name of the new artillery tactic giving cover to soldiers?

• Massive Bombardment

• 'Surprise!' Barrage

• Barrage Creeping

• Creeping Barrage

What were the total losses of the Somme?

• 620,000 German & 450,000 Allied

• 620,000 Allied & 450,000 German