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The Battle of the Somme took place from July to November 1916. The Allies launched a preliminary artillery barrage on July 1st and tanks were first used here. The Allies gained some territory near the river Somme. The British Commander was Douglas Haig, and in his opinion the German army was defeated, which would help Britain in the future. Both sources mention the important role weather played in the battle. The Battle of the Somme was significant in attempts to break the stalemate on the Western Front as
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