Battle of Verdun

When

21 Feb 1916 – 18 Dec 1916

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

49.21° N, 5.42° E

Location

Verdun, France

Outcome

French victory

Belligerents

France vs Germany

Battle on the Western Front during the First World War

The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front in France. The battle was the longest of the First World War and took place on the hills north of Verdun. The German 5th Army attacked the defences of the Fortified Region of Verdun and those of the French Second Army on the right (east) bank of the Meuse.

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