Battle Of Verdunn Flashcards
When was the battle of Verdun?
21st February- 18th December 1916
How long did the battle last?
303 days - one of the longest battles in WW1
Where did the battle take place?
On the western front (eastern France)
Who was it between?
The German and French and British army
How many losses were there?
It is unknown because there were too many bodies to count, and some couldn’t be identified because they had been destroyed
Who attacked and who was it lead by?
Germany attached the French fortress, the attack was led by Von Falkenhayn - German chief or general staff
Why did Germany chose Verdun to attack?
It is historically important to France
What did Germany use to attack?
Shells, planes, flame throwers and artillery guns
Who was in charge of the French army?
General Phillips Petain
Why did Germany move away from the city of Verdun?
Because Britain launched an attack on Germany near the river Somme
What was Falkenhayn’s aim?
“To bleed France white”
