Combatants
True or False: Were there some Americans in the Battle of Verdun?
True
What was the smallest fort in Verdun?
Fort Vaux
Who was a famous German strategist that helped Falkenhayn?
Erich Ludendorff
What was the main pistol used by the Germans?
The 9mm Pistole 08 (Luger P08)
What artillery type did the Germans use?
Large stationary recoil guns
True or False: Were Austro-Hungrians directly involved in the Battle of Verdun?
False
How many forts were attacked by the Germans at Verdun?
All 19
Who was the German leader partially commanding the battle?
Crown Prince Wilhelm a.k.a. ¨Willie¨
What type of grenade did German shock troopers use?
The Stielhandgranate ("Stick hand grenade")
What type of artillery did the Germans use?
The Big Bertha (howitzer)
What was the leading German force?
Shock troopers in metal vests
How many forts were at Verdun?
19 forts
Who was the German general at Verdun?
Erich von Falkenhayn
What rifle did the Germans use during the battle?
The Gewehr 98 (G98)
What artillery cannons did the French use?
The 155 mm CTR Schneider, 155mm de Bange cannon, and Schneider 280 mm mortars
Who was the defending side?
France
What was the most famous fort in Verdun?
Fort Vaux
Who was the second-in-command general in Verdun?
Joseph Joffre
What rifle did the French use in the battle?
The Lebel Model 1886/93
Who helped the French with the supply of artillery shells?
The Americans
What country first marched into Verdun to fight the opposing side?
The Germans
What was the biggest fort in Verdun?
Fort Douaumont
Who was the French general during the battle?
Philippe Pétain
What was the French machine gunner´s main weapon?
The Chauchat light machine rifle (CSRG)
What country invented the sliding barrel artillery cannon?
France