Battle of Verdun
WarWorld War I
Year1916
LocationFrance
BelligerentsFrance vs Germany
About the Battle
The longest battle in history, lasting 302 days. German strategy was to bleed France white, attacking a place of national significance. Over 700,000 casualties on both sides. French artillery fired 12 million shells. They shall not pass became the rallying cry. The ground was so churned by shells that it will never be farmed again.
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