The Battle of Verdun
Come explore and find out about the Battle of Verdun!
Sydney and Desirae
Information
Location: Sur- Meuse, France
Winner: French won
Casualties: German (143,000 out of 337,000 ) French ( 162,440 out of 377,231)
Generals in charge of each side: German- Von Falkenhayn French- Philippe Petain
Well known people: Joseph Joffre, Robert Nivelle, Charles Mangin, Max Von der Marwitz, Crown Prince Wilhelm, Ewald Von Lochow
Short story of Verdun
Summary of Verdun
The Cannon from the Battle of Verdun
The Tank from the Battle of Verdun
A memorial building and a Cannon from 1916 from the battle of Verdun
Directions and places to stay by verdun
Places to stay: Hostellerie du coq hardi , Ibis budget Verdun, Le prunellia,
Where to eat: Chez mamie, Creprie le gracier, Auberge de la tour
Other: visit the Kings lock inn (very beautiful :)
Fun things to do in verdun.
1.)American cemetery
2.)Fort Douamumont
3.) Fort debates ( where some slept )
4.) mort- humme ( statue of verdun )
5.) 100 year old trenches where you can still find gun shells.
There is not a specific time to go, but preferably in the summer time so you can stay out longer and enjoy the view and amazing places to eat. :)