Question

What was a major difference between the Battle of Verdun and the Battle of the Somme?

A. The Battle of Verdun ended in a stalemate, while the Battle of the Somme was a major victory for the Allied powers.
B. The Battle of Verdun took place on the Western Front, while the Battle of the Somme took place on the Eastern Front.
C. The Battle of Verdun took place over a period of several months, while the Battle of the Somme ended after only a few hours of fighting.
D. The Battle of Verdun was launched by the Central powers, while the Battle of the Somme was launched by the Allied powers.

Answer 1

The Battle of Verdun was launched by the Central powers, while the Battle of the Somme was launched by the Allied powers.

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Answer 2

D. The Battle of Verdun was launched by the Central powers, while the Battle of the Somme was launched by the Allied powers.

Step-by-step explanation:

The battle of Verdun was launched by Germany in 1916. The German attacked the underground fortresses surrounding the French city of Verdun. Erich von Falkenhayn was responsible for the attack. The Somme's battle was an offensive attack launched in 1916 by the British. The war was fought against the German Empire by the British Empire armies and the French Third Republic. The reason for the war was to take the pressure off of French at Verdun