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A German strongpoint in the Fromelles salient, July 1916
Theatres
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African Naval Air
Politics Asian and Pacific Gallipoli


Dates Events
March 2 – August 4 Battle of Bitlis.
June 10 – July 4 Battle of Mecca, Arabs capture the city. Details
July Battle of Taif. Details
July 1 The Battle of the Somme begins. Details
July 1–3 The Social Democratic Party wins a majority in the parliament of the Russian-ruled Grand Duchy of Finland. Details
July 1–13 Second Battle of Albert (Opening phase of the Battle of the Somme). Details
July 1–2 British capture Fricourt during the Second Battle of Albert. Details
July 2–25 Battle of Erzincan.
July 3–7 British capture La Boisselle during the Second Battle of Albert. Details
July 3–12 British capture Mametz Wood during the Second Battle of Albert. Details
July 3–17 British capture Ovillers during the Second Battle of Albert and Battle of Bazentin Ridge. Details
July 4–6 Battle of Kostiuchnowka.
July 7–11 British capture Contalmaison during the Second Battle of Albert. Details
July 8–14 British capture Trônes Wood during the Second Battle of Albert. Details
July 14–17 Battle of Bazentin Ridge (Initial phase of the Battle of the Somme) Details
July 14 – September 15 Battles for Longueval and Delville Wood (Initial phase of the Battle of the Somme) Details
July 19–20 Battle of Fromelles (Initial phase of the Battle of the Somme).
July 23 – August 7 Battle of Pozières (Initial phase of the Battle of the Somme) Details
July 24 – August 8 Battle of Kowel.