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Battle of the Somme

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Battle of the Somme

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n
battle in World War I (1916)
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n
battle of World War II (1944)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Battle of the Somme
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n battle in World War I (1916)

Synonyms:
Somme, Somme River
Example of:
pitched battle
a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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n battle of World War II (1944)

Synonyms:
Somme, Somme River
Example of:
pitched battle
a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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