Battle of Verdun
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Date
February 21, 1916
Type
National
Author
smithsheep
Location
Verdun,
Grand Est,
France
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Battle of Verdun (1916-02-21)
The longest battle of World War I was fought between French and German armies from February to December 1916. The battle became a symbol of French determination and sacrifice, with hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides. With over 700,000 casualties, it symbolizes the horror of the war and French national resilience.