11 July 1916

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Battle of the Somme: Battle of Bazentine Ridge

Start of the artillery bombardment for the upcoming attack on the German positions on Bazentine Ridge.

Battle of Verdun

Start of the last German offensive at Verdun. This comes on the same day that Falkenhayn bans any further major attacks at Verdun. The Alpendivision leads the attack and the Germans gain around 300 metres.

 


How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 December 2007), 1 July 1916, http://www.historyofwar.org/firstworldwar/daybyday/1916_07_11.html

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