Second Battle of the Somme (1918 AD)

Second Battle of the Somme took place in 1918 AD during Western Front.

Battle facts

• Year: 1918 AD
• Date: 1918-01-01
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Western Front
• Commanders (A): Douglas Haig, Henry Rawlinson, Arthur Currie, John Monash
• Commanders (B): Erich Ludendorff
• Casualties: approx. 11,500 casualties 5,600 casualties"Heavy", 6,000 taken prisoner
• Outcome: Allied victory
• Coordinates: 50.017°, 2.800°

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