- Battle of Verdun - Wikipedia
The Battle of Verdun (French: Bataille de Verdun [bataj də vɛʁdœ̃]; German: Schlacht um Verdun [ʃlaxt ʔʊm ˈvɛɐ̯dœ̃]) was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front in France The battle was the longest of the First World War and took place on the hills north of Verdun
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Battle of Verdun, World War I engagement in which the French repulsed a major German offensive It was one of the longest, bloodiest, and most-ferocious battles of the war; French casualties amounted to about 400,000, German ones to about 350,000
- What Was The Battle Of Verdun? | Imperial War Museums
The Battle of Verdun, 21 February-15 December 1916, became the longest battle in modern history It was originally planned by the German Chief of General Staff, Erich von Falkenhayn to secure victory for Germany on the Western Front
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In a war known for its brutality, the Battle of Verdun, (February 21–December 18, 1916), was among the longest and bloodiest conflicts of World War I
- The Battle of Verdun – Mémorial de Verdun
The Battle of Verdun took place between 21 February and 18 December 1916 on the hills north of the town of Verdun French and German troops fought for ten months
- The Battle of Verdun: The Longest and Bloodiest Battle of World War I . . .
The Battle of Verdun, fought from February to December 1916, stands as the longest and bloodiest engagement of World War I Located in northeastern France, Verdun became the symbol of French determination and resilience against the German forces
- Verdun - Wikipedia
Verdun is the biggest city in Meuse, although the capital of the department is Bar-le-Duc, which is slightly smaller than Verdun It is well known for giving its name to the longest battle in modern history in the First World War
- Why Was the Battle of Verdun so Significant? - History Hit
Verdun has become the representative memory of World War One for the French, much like the Battle of the Somme in the UK The battle symbolises the determination of the French Army and the destructiveness of the war
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