What battle did Mallory fight in during World War I?
Battle of Verdun
Battle of the Somme
Battle of Ypres
Battle of Gallipoli
Answer
The Battle of the Somme, fought from July to November 1916, was a major offensive launched by the British and French armies against the German lines in northern France. The battle was one of the bloodiest in human history, with over one million casualties. British Lieutenant Colonel George Mallory, who later became famous for his attempts to climb Mount Everest, fought in the Battle of the Somme.
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