The Battle Of Verdun - February-December 1916 - Deepstash
The Battle Of Verdun - February-December 1916

The Battle Of Verdun - February-December 1916

The Germans launch a surprise offensive on the French along the backs of the Meuse River on the fort of Verdun. This battle is the single longest battle in the First World War and is responsible for 600,000 casualties alone. It starts off the Germans advancing and attempting to cripple part of the French Army but it it ends up with the French retaking what they lost and leading into the First Battle of The Somme.

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