We examine the Battle of Verdun, fought from February to December 1916 during World War I. This grueling battle, initiated by Germany to "bleed France white," saw over 1 million German troops launch an offensive on the strategically and symbolically significant city of Verdun. Despite initial losses, the French, under General Philippe Pétain, held their ground with the rallying cry, "They shall not pass!"

The battle became a horrific war of attrition, with nearly 700,000 combined casualties. By December, the French had reclaimed most lost ground, marking a strategic failure for Germany. Verdun became a powerful symbol of French resilience and unity, with its legacy enduring as a testament to the human cost of war.

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