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Battle of Verdun
1916 • Lothringen Materialschlacht
Historical Overview
Symbol of the war of attrition; "The Hell of Verdun".
Quick Facts
Outcome:Draw (French defensive victory).
France
- Commander: Philippe Pétain
- Strength: ca. 1.100.000
- Casualties: ca. 377.000
German Empire
- Commander: Erich v. Falkenhayn
- Strength: ca. 1.250.000
- Casualties: ca. 337.000
Strategic Context
German objective: to strategically "bleed France white".
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