https://padlet.com/zacgryn110/itp46m3c1lpg The Battle of Somme was one of the first major battles of World War 1, the war to end all wars. This offensive was a battle against the British and the Germans, both suffering heavy casualties. This padlet will show and tell you who were the men in charge for this skirmish. en-us 2019-03-14 16:56:00 UTC 2019-03-14 17:44:33 UTC hello@padlet.com zacgryn110 https://padlet.com/zacgryn110/itp46m3c1lpg/wish/341437093 July 1st, 1916
2 years since the start of World War 1, The War to end all Wars. The first major battle of World War 1, the Battle of Somme, also referred to as the Somme Offensive, was a battle between the British and the German forces. This battle as described by General Rees was "the extremely heavy barrage... I saw the lines which advanced in such admirable order melting away." General Rees was the Commander in charge, moreover, after the battle was over both the British and the Germans revised their tactics for the nest battle.]]> 2019-03-14 17:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/zacgryn110/itp46m3c1lpg/wish/341437093 zacgryn110 https://padlet.com/zacgryn110/itp46m3c1lpg/wish/341442565 July 2nd, 1916
The battle of Somme continuing still, a Machine Gunner by the name of George Coppard was one of the many soldiers that kept is life but left his soul on the battle field as he describes the horrendous scenes displayed on the battle field "Hundreds dead, many of the 37th brigade, were strung out like wreckage... quite as many died on the enemy wire... they hung there in grotesque postures... they had died on their knees." ]]> 2019-03-14 17:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/zacgryn110/itp46m3c1lpg/wish/341442565 zacgryn110 https://padlet.com/zacgryn110/itp46m3c1lpg/wish/341447691 March 21st 1919
3 years after the battle had taken place in Somme a Field Marshel named Haig made his last dispatch. Douglas Haig was well known British commander having fought in 2 other wars before hand, he was sent to fight in the river of Somme, however despite his efforts, there were a large number of casualties and his last words were "When armies of millions are engaged, with the resources of great Empires behind them, it will inevitably be long. It will include violent crisis of fighting which, when viewed separately and apart from the general perspective, will appear individually as great indecisive battles."]]> 2019-03-14 17:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/zacgryn110/itp46m3c1lpg/wish/341447691 zacgryn110 https://padlet.com/zacgryn110/itp46m3c1lpg/wish/341460217 This battle took place in July 1st - July 3rd 1916
The battle of Somme was fought at the River of Somme
The Men in charge of the Offensive were General Rees and Commander Haig
This battle occurred when both British and French forces came from the north and south of the river to advance onto Axis territory
In the end both British and German forces suffered heavy casualties resulting in the making of new decisive tactics for both sides.]]> 2019-03-14 17:41:07 UTC https://padlet.com/zacgryn110/itp46m3c1lpg/wish/341460217