Question

Which battle in 1916 was known for the first use of tanks in warfare?

• A. Battle of the Marne
• B. Battle of the Somme
• C. Battle of Cambrai
• D. Battle of Passchendaele

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Battle of the Somme

The Battle of the Somme

• The Battle of the Somme was one of the most significant and well-known battles of World War I, fought between July 1 and November 18, 1916, near the Somme River in France.
• It was a joint offensive primarily led by the British and French forces against the German Empire.
• The battle's primary objective was to relieve pressure on the French forces at Verdun and to achieve a breakthrough on the Western Front.
• The Battle of the Somme is known for the first use of tanks in warfare.
• The British employed tanks for the first time in combat during this battle.