1916.february 1944
Verdun.
Russia's siege that ended the war in Europe
For a number of months the French had been taking severe losses at Verdun - to the east of Paris. To relieve the French, the Allied High Command decided to attack the Germans to the north of Verdun therefore requiring the Germans to move some of their men away from the Verdun battlefield thus relieving the French. Basically, the French wanted the Germans to get off their land.
The French General who defended Verdun in 1916 was General Nivelle. Nivelle planned and executed an attack against the Germans.
In WWI, the Germans did not capture Verdun. However, the battle for Verdun in 1916 lasted about 300 days. The French were able to defend Verdun, but casualties on both sides were high. Over 700,000 men died during this battle.
To take pressure off the French at Verdun. to break the stalemate between the Germans and british
They let the Germans (aryans) freely smash Jewish shop windows and if Germans saw Jews on the street they were free to bash them. They let the Germans (aryans) freely smash Jewish shop windows and if Germans saw Jews on the street they were free to bash them.
The Battle of Verdun, the Somme, and Ypres were all World War I battles with the French fighting the Germans.
The Battle of Verdun, the Somme, and Ypres were all World War I battles with the French fighting the Germans.
When the Germans first attacked in February of 1916, they used flame throwers to advance far enough to get past the fort surrounding Verdun. Thereafter, they used artillery guns and air planes for the 300-day battle.
My great-grandfather served under him and said that Philippe was a great hero and he admired him even after the collabrated with the Germans.