the french troops stopped a massive german offensive but both sides suffered heavy losses in this western front battle

Battle Of The Somme

Explanation:

1. I took the stool from beneath the crumbling table.
2. He saw the sunrise from his window sill 
3. I have been noticing the giant puddles in the road from the rain storm 
4. The puppy, yelping with energy, jumped on my lap.
5. She hasn't thought of her upcoming birthday lately and was very surprised at the party.