the battle of Verdun
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- Created on: 18-03-18 16:03
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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
- why it took place?
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