The Battle of Verdun was a bloody and costly struggle from "summary" of The Guns of August by Barbara W. Tuchman
In the spring of 1916, the Battle of Verdun unfolded in northeastern France, where the French and German armies clashed in a brutal struggle that would go down in history as one of the bloodiest and costliest battles of World War I. The battle was characterized by its immense scale, with both sides committing hundreds of thousands of troops to the fight. As the battle raged on, the French and German soldiers found themselves locked in a deadly stalemate, with each side suffering heavy casualties. The fighting was fierce and relentless, as both armies fought tooth and nail for control of the strategic town of Verdun. The terrain was unforgiving, with rugged hills and dense forests providing ample cover for enemy troops. The French army, under the leadership of General Philippe Petain, fought valiantly to defend Verdun against the relentless German onslaught. Despite being outnumbered ...
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