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50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of Verdun. By 1916, the First World War had turned into a bloody stalemate, leaving both sides desperate for a decisive breakthrough. That year, the Germans launched a major offensive in France, which the French soldiers were able to repel at an enormous human cost. With hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides, the Battle of Verdun was one of the longest and most destructive battles of the First World War.
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• Identify the key players in the First World War and the countries which made up the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente
• Understand the events that led to the battle and how they contributed to the outbreak of deadly violence
• Analyse the outcome of the battle and the human and material losses resulting from it
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50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of Verdun. By 1916, the First World War had turned into a bloody stalemate, leaving both sides desperate for a decisive breakthrough. That year, the Germans launched a major offensive in France, which the French soldiers were able to repel at an enormous human cost. With hundreds of thousands of casualties on both sides, the Battle of Verdun was one of the longest and most destructive battles of the First World War.
In just 50 minutes you will:
• Identify the key players in the First World War and the countries which made up the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente
• Understand the events that led to the battle and how they contributed to the outbreak of deadly violence
• Analyse the outcome of the battle and the human and material losses resulting from it
ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture
50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.
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