This battle began with the detonation of a 40,000 pound mine under the Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt in the Battle of the Albert.
This battle saw cavalry capture High Wood in the Battle of Bazentin Ridge. This battle began with the detonation of a 40,000 pound mine under the Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt in the Battle of the Albert. Although not Tannenberg, on August 29th, the Germans put Hindenburg and Ludendorff in charge, leading to the Hindenburg Line. While artillery bombardment was not very effective against German bunkers, barbed wire was easily destroyed by the newly deployed Mark I. The allies were commanded by Ferdinand Foch and Douglas (*) Haig, and this battle also saw the first deployment of the tank. With the loss of over 350,000 British troops, for 10 points, name this costly 1916 World War I battle.
This battle saw cavalry capture High Wood in the Battle of Bazentin Ridge.
Battle of the {Somme} [accept {Somme Offensive}]