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.

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

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.

The site of the longest battle of World War One, Verdun has become a symbol of European reconciliation, says Hugh Schofield.

“Neither in France nor in Germany, up to the present moment, has the whole story of the battle been told, describing its vicissitudes, and following step by step the development of the stirring ...

France marks centenary of Battle of Verdun with message of reconciliation France marked the centenary of the World War I Battle of Verdun on Sunday, exactly 100 years after the first shots were ...

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 became a symbol of resistance and suffering.

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, determined to show ...

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