Douglas Haig

Who was the commander of the British forces in the Battle of Somme?

Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery

General John Monash

General Douglas Haig

General Erich Ludendorff

Which year did the Battle of Somme take place?

1916

1914

1918

1917

What was the objective of the Battle of Somme?

To capture the city of Paris

To relieve pressure on the French at Verdun

To establish a defensive position along the River Somme

Which country was the main adversary of the British forces in the Battle of Somme?

Germany

France

United States

Russia

What was the approximate number of casualties in the Battle of Somme?

Over 1 million

500,000

100,000

250,000

Who was the British Field Marshal who ordered the Battle of Somme?

General John Monash

General Bernard Montgomery

General Douglas Haig

General Arthur Currie

Which year did the Battle of Somme begin?

1916

1914

1917

1918

What was the initial objective of the Battle of Somme?

To capture German trenches

To encircle the German forces

To relieve pressure on the French at Verdun

To push the Germans out of France

Which key figure played a significant role in the planning of the Battle of Somme?

What was the approximate number of casualties on the first day of the Battle of Somme?

10,000

30,000

45,000

Over 57,000

Which key figure was known for his controversial tactics during the Battle of Somme?

What was the approximate duration of the Battle of Somme?

141 days

30 days

90 days

365 days

How much land did the british gain because of the battle of Somme?

10km

15km

1 mile

150km

The German generals claimed that they lost so many men at the Somme that it led to them losing the war

True

False

Haig was only trained in cavalry warfare

True

False

Douglas Haig

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