The Battle of Verdun, a massive German onslaught in northeastern France meant to gain a decisive final victory on the Western Front in World War I, began on this day in history, Feb. 21, 1916.

VERDUN, France — In solemn ceremonies Sunday in the forests of eastern France, French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel marked 100 years since the Battle of Verdun ...

Battle of Verdun | News, Photos, Audio | ArchivesPARIS, Dec. 27, 1916 (UP) - During the closing three months of 1916, three events took place in France which demonstrated as never at any previous ...

The Battle of Verdun, which dragged its length from February 21, 1916, to the 16th of December, ranks next to the Battle of the Marne as the greatest drama of the world war. Like the Marne, it ...

The battle was brutal and horrific and flame throwers were used in large numbers for the first time to help the Germans advance the eight miles they needed to if they were to capture Verdun. C N ...

The essential horror of the battle comes down to the fact that, for almost a year, the fighting never ceased — and it took place on a relatively small slice of land. Just a few square miles ...

In solemn ceremonies Sunday in the forests of eastern France, Francois Hollande of France and Angela Merkel of Germany are marking 100 years since the 10-month Battle of Verdun, which killed ...

A comic play is staged by an army theater (National Geographic) The Battle of Verdun lasted for 303 days and became the longest and one of the most costly battles in human history.

VERDUN, France (AP) — In solemn ceremonies Sunday in the forests of eastern France, French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel marked 100 years since the Battle of ...