The Battle of Verdun, a massive German onslaught in northeastern France meant to gain a decisive final victory on the Western Front in World War I, began on this day in history, Feb. 21, 1916.

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Verdun - a strong point on the long frontline dividing the French and German armies - was the longest battle of the First World War. At the end of the bloodshed, France emerged as the victor, by ...

France marked the centenary of the Battle of Verdun on Sunday, exactly 100 years on from the first shots fired in World War I's longest battle, which ...

The Battle of Verdun, which dragged its length from February 21, ... Of the two main railroads linking Verdun with France, the Lérouville line was cut off by the enemy at St. Mihiel; ...

VERDUN, France — In solemn ceremonies Sunday in the forests of eastern France, French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel marked 100 years since the Battle of Verdun ...

France commemorates the centenary of the Battle of Verdun - one of the most savagely fought and highest casualty battles of World War One.

VERDUN, France — In solemn ceremonies Sunday in the forests of eastern France, French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel marked 100 years since the Battle of Verd… ...

He wanted to “bleed France white” by launching a massive German attack on a narrow stretch of land that had historic sentiment for the French – Verdun. Falkenhayn said: “The string in ...

Verdun - a strong point on the long frontline dividing the French and German armies - was the longest battle of the First World War. At the end of the bloodshed, France emerged as the victor, by ...

France has been marking the centenary of the Battle of Verdun - one of the most savagely fought and highest casualty battles of World War One. About 300 people in period costume gathered at dawn ...