Who was involved in the Battle of Somme 1916?

The Battle of the Somme was one of the largest and deadliest battles of World War I, and it took place between July 1 and November 18, 1916. It was fought between the British and French armies on one side, and the German army on the other.

The British and French forces were commanded by General Sir Douglas Haig and General Henri-Philippe Pétain, respectively. The British forces included the British Expeditionary Force (BEF), which was composed of the British Army and the armies of several of the British Empire’s dominions, including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.

The German army was commanded by General Erich von Falkenhayn, who was later replaced by General Paul von Hindenburg and General Erich Ludendorff. The German forces included a mix of regular army units and reserve units, as well as the elite Prussian Guard.

In addition to the main armies, the Battle of the Somme also involved a number of smaller units from other countries. For example, the French forces included units from Morocco, Senegal, and Madagascar, and the British forces included units from India and Ireland.

Overall, the Battle of the Somme involved more than one million soldiers from all of the countries involved in the conflict. It is estimated that more than 400,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing during the course of the battle. Despite the enormous cost in lives, the battle ended in a stalemate, with neither side achieving a decisive victory.