What was the main objective of the British volunteers in the Battle of the Somme?

Battle of the Somme: Key Facts

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To defend their territory
To break through the German line
To capture German soldiers
To retreat to safer positions
2.
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Who was responsible for leading the main attack with the fourth Army?
General Edmund Allenby
General Douglas Haig
General John French
General Henry Rawlinson
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What was the role of General Edmund Allenby in the Battle of the Somme?
Supporting operations with the third Army
Leading the main attack
Reinforcing the French army
Planning the entire offensive
4.
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At what time did the British soldiers begin their attack on the 1st of July?
6:00 AM
9:00 AM
7:30 AM
8:00 AM
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What obstacles did the British soldiers face as they advanced towards the German line?
Friendly fire
Lack of ammunition
Barbed wire and heavily defended trenches
Heavy rain
6.
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How many casualties did the British army suffer on the first day of the Battle of the Somme?
20,000
75,000
40,000
58,000
7.
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What was one of the main reasons for the failure of the British bombardment?
Insufficient manpower
Poor weather conditions
Inadequate artillery and weak shells
Lack of coordination
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