What Was the New Technical Advantage Introduced at the Battle

question 67

Multiple Choice

What was the new technical advantage introduced at the Battle of the Somme?

• A) Gas canisters
• B) Mustard gas
• C) The tank
• D) Shrapnel
• E) Machine gun

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