why did the battle of verdun start and where it took place
Content-The German offensive (21 February - 2 March) Introduction The postponed attack of 12 February The start of the German attack P tain takes defence measures Reflection The Left Bank of the river Meuse. Introduction The Battle of Verdun is considered the greatest and lengthiest in world history. Never before or since has there been such a lengthy battle, involving so many men, situated on such a tiny piece of land. The battle, which lasted from 21 February 1916 until 19 December 1916 caused over an estimated 700,000 dead, wounded and missing. The battlefield was not even a square ten kilometres.