Which statement accurately describes the battle of the Somme?
A) The British and French suffered a combined 1,000,000 casualties.
B) Of the 110,000 British soldiers that initiated the attack over half were killed or wounded on the first day.
C) The Germans pushed within 60 miles of Paris.
D) American troops experienced the brutality of trench warfare for the first time.
E) German troops were pulled from Somme to defend Verdun thereby ending the battle.

Question

Which statement accurately describes the battle of the Somme?
A) ​The British and French suffered a combined 1,000,000 casualties.
B) ​Of the 110,000 British soldiers that initiated the attack over half were killed or wounded on the first day.
C) ​The Germans pushed within 60 miles of Paris.
D) ​American troops experienced the brutality of trench warfare for the first time.
E) ​German troops were pulled from Somme to defend Verdun thereby ending the battle.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The statement accurately describes the high casualty rate on the first day of the battle of the Somme, where over 50% of the attacking British soldiers were killed or wounded.

Note: A is also accurate, but B specifically identifies the first day of the battle, making it a better choice.

Which Statement Accurately Describes the Battle of the Somme