what was the battle of verdun
The Battle of Verdun was one of the longest and bloodiest battles of World War I. A brutal battle of attrition, Verdun cost the French an estimated 161,000 dead, 101,000 missing, and 216,000 wounded. German losses were approximately 142,000 killed and 187,000 wounded.he Battle of Verdun was fought during World War I (1914-1918) and lasted from February 21, 1916 until December 18, 1916. Armies & Commanders at Verdun: French. 1  General Philippe Petain.