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What was the significance of the battle of Somme, and how did this battle compare and contrast to the Battle of Port Arthur?
What were the key strategies used in the Battle of Somme?
The key strategies used in the Battle of Somme were a massive bombardment of German trenches with artillery and mines, followed by an infantry assault. However, the bombardment failed to destroy the German defenses, and the German soldiers were able to survive in their deep dugouts. As a result, the British and French soldiers who followed the bombardment were exposed to withering machine gun fire, which caused heavy casualties.