The Western Front and the Somme, 1916 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year did the Battle of the Somme take place?
In which year did the Battle of the Somme take place?
1916
Approximately how long were the trench networks on the Western Front by 1915?
Approximately how long were the trench networks on the Western Front by 1915?
600 kilometres
What separated opposing forces in the trench system?
What separated opposing forces in the trench system?
No Man's Land
How many locations received gas attacks in the British Somme plan?
How many locations received gas attacks in the British Somme plan?
40 locations
How many infantry soldiers were to advance in the main assault?
How many infantry soldiers were to advance in the main assault?
120,000 soldiers
On what date did the first day of the Battle of the Somme occur?
On what date did the first day of the Battle of the Somme occur?
July 1, 1916
How many British infantry were killed on the first day of the Somme?
How many British infantry were killed on the first day of the Somme?
20,000
How long did the Somme offensive continue after the first day?
How long did the Somme offensive continue after the first day?
Five months
How many parallel lines of trenches did the German defences feature?
How many parallel lines of trenches did the German defences feature?
12 parallel lines
What new technology was used for the first time during the Somme offensive?
What new technology was used for the first time during the Somme offensive?
Tanks
What disease did soldiers contract from lice infestations in the trenches?
What disease did soldiers contract from lice infestations in the trenches?
Trench fever
What modern condition is 'shell shock' now understood to be?
What modern condition is 'shell shock' now understood to be?
Post-traumatic stress disorder
What controversial decision did General Haig make after the first day?
What controversial decision did General Haig make after the first day?
He continued the offensive