Which battle of 1916 caused huge British casualties on its first day?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Somme
- Step 1: On the first day of the Somme, 1 July 1916, British forces suffered about 57,000 casualties. Step 2. Trafalgar and Waterloo were earlier. Answer: The Somme. Why not the others: Dunkirk was in 1940.
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