jan 25, 1916 - The battle of Verdun
Description:
- German forces launched an offensive at Verdun, east of Paris.- The German forces advance but are contained
- More than 300,000 men are killed
- This was the longest battle in WW1, lasting for
more than 300 days.
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Date:
jan 25, 1916
Now
~ 109 years ago