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. …
Battle of Verdun | Map, Casualties, Significance, Summary ...
Dec 8, 2025 · 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 …
Verdun Battlefield Visit: The Ultimate Self-Guided Tour
Feb 4, 2024 · Planning a Verdun Battlefield visit? In this post, I’ll help you plan your self-guided tour and share the best tips for a successful trip.
THE BATTLEFIELD TOUR à VERDUN | Tourisme Verdun
Punctuated stops on the must-see sites during the period of 14-18 (Fort Douaumont, Douaumont Ossuary, Necropolis, a destroyed village of Fleury-devant-Douaumont and of the vestiges of war), …
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 …
Musée du Mémorial de Verdun - Lieux de mémoire de la bataille ...
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.
Why the Battle of Verdun became the worst industrial killing ...
As February 1916 opened along the chalky hills of northeastern France, over 1,200 German artillery pieces aimed their barrels at a narrow front near the fortress city of Verdun. Over several days, …