One side in this battle was led by Ferdinand Foch and Douglas Haig.
At an engagement in this battle, the South African 1st Infantry Brigade held a key feature despite suffering an 80% casualty rate. One side in this battle unsuccessfully attacked the Butte de Warlencourt. The High Wood was the site of much fighting during this battle. Henry Rawlinson was criticized for allowing heavy losses during this battle. This battle included engagements at Delville Wood, Bazentin Ridge, and Albert. Ten minutes before this battle's Zero Hour, a mine was detonated under Hawthorn Ridge Redoubt. One side in this battle was led by Ferdinand Foch and Douglas Haig. After this battle, the German army retreated to the Hindenburg Line. For 10 points, name this extremely bloody World War I battle, the first battle in which tanks were used for combat.
At an engagement in this battle, the South African 1st Infantry Brigade held a key feature despite suffering an 80% casualty rate.
Battle of the Somme [accept the Battle of Delville Wood before mentioned]