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World War I (or the First World War) was a global war which began on July 28, 1914 and lasted until November 11, 1918. The war lasted exactly four years, three months and 14 days.
The Battle of the Somme was fought by the British and their allies, including New Zealand, against the Germans by the Somme river in France. It was fought from July 1st to November 18th. 1916. Led by British Commander-in-Chief Sir Douglas Haig, the Battle of the Somme was one of the largest in World War One, and has become known as one of the bloodiest battles in history. In December 1915, the Allied war strategy was decided at the Chantilly Conference.