a finely granular variety of gypsum, often white and translucent, used for ornamental objects or work, such as lamp bases, figurines, etc. 2. Also called Oriental alabaster. a variety of calcite, often banded, used or sold as alabaster.
Battle of the Somme. The Battle of the Somme (French: Bataille de la Somme, German: Schlacht an der Somme), also known as the Somme Offensive, was a battle of the First World War fought by the armies of the British and French empires against the German Empire. It took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916 on both sides of the upper reaches of the River Somme in France
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.