Why was the Somme so significant? One of the deadliest battles in history, the Somme came to embody all the horror of the First World War. The Somme became a byword for senseless slaughter as the Allies gained just six miles over 141 days of bloodshed. read more
The Battle of the Somme was mainly important for the fact that it led to the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of people over the course of a few months. The battle caused the deaths of an estimated 300,000 soldiers on both sides. read more
The importance of the Battle of the Somme The Battle of the Somme is a hugely significant battle during the middle of the First World War (1st July 1916). Many historians use the Battle of the Somme (and other battles such as Passchendaele 1917) to determine who actually won the War. read more
The Battle of the Somme, also known as the Somme Offensive, was one of the largest battles of the First World War. Fought between July 1 and November 1, 1916, near the Somme River in France, it was also one of the bloodiest military battles in history. read more