WW 1 - Battle of Somme Begins

On July 1, 1916, the Battle of the Somme began in France. It was one of the largest battles of World War I. The first day was the deadliest in the history of the British Army, with 57,470 casualties. The battle lasted until November, resulting in over 1 million total casualties for indecisive gains. It epitomized the horrors of trench warfare.