Documentary.\rbr\rbrThe Battle of the Somme (French: Bataille de la Somme, German: Sommeschlacht), also known as the Somme Offensive, took place during the First World War .\rbr\rbrBATTLEFIELD DETECTIVES: WORLD WAR ONE - THE SOMME In just one day almost 60000 British soldiers were killed or wounded. Why was this first day on .\rbr\rbrFor the 100th year anniversary of WWI, I give you The Battle of the Somme! Please remember to rate, comment, and subscribe! The Battle of the Somme, also .