Battle of Verdun (21 feb 1916 año – 18 dic 1916 año)
Descripción:
Longest battle in WWI.
The town of Verdun had been saved by German occupation in the Battle of the Frontiers in 1914. General von Falkenhayn, German Chief of Staff, decided to attack Verdun (which has since become a symbol of nation pride to the French people). Casualties amounted over 400,000 German and 540,000 French.
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fecha:
21 feb 1916 año
18 dic 1916 año
~ 10 months