verdun, battle of, verdun, france, 1916

Analyzes the World War I battle at Verdun, an offensive launched by the Germans in 1916, discussing the meaning and importance of the clash which claimed over 700,000 victims, and arguing that French self-perceptions, and their need to demonize the Germans, made them largely responsible for the huge number of casualties.

A study of the Battle of Verdun, a ten-month battle waged between French and German forces during World War I in 1916, resulting in the deaths of over 700,000 men.