Question: what were the key events of the battle of the somme?
Answer: 1–13 July — Battle of Albert. 2 July — Capture of Fricourt. 2–6 July — Capture of La Boiselle. 9–13 July — Capture of Mametz Wood and Contalmaison. 11–12 July — Germans suspend operations at Verdun. 14–17 July — Battle of Bazentin Ridge.