WorksheetsBattle of the Somme
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
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
