1916 Events of World War 1

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1916
- Battle of Verdun
  - Feb21- Dec18
    - Fought by French and Germans at MASSIVE cost but no gain
- Battle of Jurdan
  - May 31
    - Between British and German fleets
      - Only major naval battle of war and tie
    - Only major naval battle of war and tie
- Sept 15
  - Tanks used by British for first time at Somme
July 1- Nov 19
- Battle of Somme
  - Allied offensive on Western fron, 1st day british attackers lost 60,00 casualties
Allied offensive on Western fron, 1st day british attackers lost 60,00 casualties