To most, the Somme Offensive was one of the biggest failures of World War I. By discussing the purposes, leadership, conditions, morale and events of the Somme Offensive we can determine to what degree it was a failure. Each of these individual factors is essential in deciding to what extent it was a failure. The purposes for beginning the Somme Offensive and the ineffective leadership that made the decisions are both critical factors effecting the extent to which it was a failure. The appalling conditions and low morale had a significant impact on the Allied chances of success and major events, such as individual battles, were also important factors that affected the Allied chances of winning the Somme Offensive. In the ensuing discussion, it will be obvious to what extent the Somme Offensive was a failure.…
