the battle of Verdun

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  • the battle of Verdun
    • why it took place?
      • Falkenhayn ( German commander) was determined to 'bleed france white
      • Falkenhayn knew that France would defend this area with every last man due to its symbolic importance
      • the plan was for to kill as many people as possible
        • Falkenhayn ( German commander) was determined to 'bleed france white
      • Germany's schlieffen plan failed as Russia mobilised quickly
    • significance of the battle
      • Attrition was used.
      • it was a success for britain
      • they used attrition instead of just breaking through enemy lines
      • attrition is wearing down the enemy until as many soldiers as possible were killed
    • key events of the battle
      • the French may have lost the region if it wasn't for the sacred way. the only road leading to Verdun
      • Germans attacked first and gained ground in Verdun
      • there were many casualties
      • eventually the French regained the ground they lost
        • the capture of Le Motre Homme and Fort douaumont

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