1940 Event General Von Bock starts German offensive in Somme 1918 Event Battle of Somme, ends 1918 Event During WW I Germany launches Somme offensive 1916 Event General Douglas Haig finally calls off 1st Battle of the Somme in Europe 1916 Event Britains 1st use of tanks (Battle of Somme) 1916 Event Battle on the Somme: British 4th Army walks to German lines 1875 Birthday John Buchan, Scotland, Governor-General of Canada/writer, Battle of Somme
