Road to Verdun
what was the road for Verdun?
45 Mile long road connecting Bar-Le-Duc to Verdun, France, which served as a crucial life line for the french army.
what were some tactics and strategies used in the battle of Verdun?
A bombardment of 2,200+ guns, limited infantry assaults by the 5th army, and using aerial superiority to spot targets.
what was living in the trenches like?
a horrible 10 month bloody battle defined as relentless artillery bombardments, deep mud, and profound filth.
who was the chief of the German army?
German chief Eric von Falkenharyn
what was the impact of the battle of Verdun?
it was a symbol of french resilience and and brutality of modern warfare.
what would they do if there medical trucks broke down?
They would push them on the side of the road, to send a new one. they did not have time for repairs.
Why did the German general attack Verdun?
There was no strategic value, he simply believed they had a better status among the french.
How many casualties were there?
300,000 thousand to over 370,000 deaths or missing.
who was the general of the french army?
Philippe Petain and Robert Nivelle
what was the significance of the Battle of Verdun?
it was the longest and one of the most deadliest battles of world war 1 .
why was the single road french had to deliver supplies important?
it was there crucial supply road and helped keep troops and supplies moving highlighting the importance.
what was the strategic outcome for the Germans?
the German army failed to achieve there goal of taking the city or breaking the french army.
why was the battle so intense?
Heavy artillery, flame throwers and poison gas had been used to fight in this war, it also introduced modern air combat.
what was Eric Von's initial idea about Verdun?
His goal was not to capture Verdun but to lead the town into death.
when the war was over, what did it symbolize?
It symbolized french resilience and determination.