4- VERDUN Flashcards
1
Q
which commanders were involved in the battle of verdun?
A
joseph joffre (allies) crown prince wilhelm, erich von falkenhayn (central powers)
2
Q
when was the battle of verdun fought?
A
fought from the 21st february to the 18th december 1916
3
Q
on which front did the battle take place?
A
the western front
4
Q
what was the weather like?
A
heavy rain and wind, which created high density mud, which soldiers often drowned in
5
Q
what were conditions like in the trenches in verdun?
A
the mud caused trench foot and contamination of food and water caused dysentry
6
Q
what was a large issue during the battle of verdun?
A
malnutrition was a particularly an issue during verdun because it was such a long battle. later in the battle, food shortages became a problem, and soldiers were forced to use emergency rations
