NEW YORK, May 31, 1916 (UP) - Today, the 101st day of the battle of Verdun, sees the Germans slowly but continuously creeping upon the great French fortress, which in defensive strength is second ...

The Battle of the Somme was launched on 1 July 1916. The main aim of the battle was to relieve the important northern French fortress of Verdun. This had been placed under siege by the German Army ...

A century ago, from February to December 1916 ... of Verdun . A frontal confrontation, conducted without the help of their allies, army against army, nation against nation. Today, this battle ...

NEW YORK, May 31, 1916 (UP) - Today, the 101st day of the battle of Verdun, sees the Germans slowly but continuously creeping upon the great French fortress, which in defensive strength is second ...

Between February and December 1916, the French and German armies relentlessly fought in the devastated camps around the village of Verdun.