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In which year did the Battle of the Somme begin?

  1. a1914
  2. b1916Correct answer
  3. c1918
  4. d1940

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The Battle of the Somme began on 1 July 1916 in northern France. The British army had almost 60,000 casualties on the first day, one of the worst days in its history.

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