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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 Leningrad?
What were the goals of each battle?
The Battle of Somme was fought to relieve pressure on the French Army, which was under attack from the German Army at Verdun. The British hoped that their offensive at the Somme would force the Germans to withdraw from Verdun, but this did not happen. The Battle of Leningrad, on the other hand, was fought to cut off the city from the rest of the Soviet Union and starve the population into submission.