- 01 Jul 2006 11:48
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The battle is best remembered for its first day, 1 July 1916, (90 years today) on which the British suffered 57,470 casualties, including 19,240 dead — the bloodiest day in the history of the British Army.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Somme_(1916)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Somme_(1916)