To the South, Saint-Mihiel is taken by the Germans. To the North, the Germans cross the river Meuse and attack in Argonne on the left bank. The German troops advance quickly. On the 25th, the fort of Douaumont, not defended, is taken. Despite indisputable advances, the German troops cannot pierce the French lines.
French determination is too strong.
Verdun becomes the symbol of National resistance. Slowly, from July to November 1916, the French troops take back all the lost forts, one at a time. Douaumont is taken on October 24th, Vaux on November, 2nd. American Troops of General Pershing finished the clearing around Verdun in 1918.