The outcome of the Battle of the Somme during World War I was a brutal stalemate, exemplifying the horrors of trench warfare. Fought from July to November 1916, the battle aimed to relieve pressure on French forces and gain territory from German defenses. It became one of the bloodiest battles in history, with over one million casualties. The Allies advanced only a few miles, and while it resulted in some territorial gains, it did not produce a decisive victory. The Battle of the Somme is often remembered for its high human cost and the horrific conditions faced by soldiers, shaping public perception of the war.