feb 21, 1916 - Slaget i Verdun begynner
Description:
The Battle of Verdun in 1916 was the longest single battle of WW1. The casualties from Verdun and the impact the battle had on the French Army was a primary reason for the British starting the Battle of the Somme in Jul 1916, in an effort to take German pressure off of the French. The battle ended on 16th Dec 1916.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 21, 1916
Now
~ 110 years ago