Question: what were the main events of the battle of 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.