The Battle of Verdun which lasted from 21 February 1916, considered as the greatest battle of attrition in history. Never before or since has been there been such a drawn out battle, involving so many men, situated on such a small piece of land.
In New York times article " Verdun not Menaced yet : Battle involves only advanced posts, 2 miles from outer Defer" published just three days after the war broke out talks about how both German and France was starting to heat up for the war. The article starts by questioning German chance of winning. He questions whether German would make an early offensive move or not.
The article focuses on the German preparation for a big stroke at the Verdun. For instance, Crown prince's best infantry trying to wrest from the French important roads which would enable them to the Meuse however the articles doubt on German wining as it says how the French defense system can weaken the offensive forces like The French army being under the command of General Humbert, an exceptionally energetic officer. …show more content…
New York time article," Germans say struggle is now against the great odds, admits high power of British attack" talks on how the battle of Somme may have held turned the tide at the Verdun. The German were struggling on the both north and south of Somme. German have done what they could to win the war but none of the thing is working in their favor. For example, The struggle on the line from Ovillers north of la Boiselle over Mametz wood to small wood of Trones, east of it also ended fruitless for the English attackers.
The battle of Somme is one of the few World War I engagements that matched Verdun for sheer bloodshed and caused the attack at Verdun to be soon called
In New York times article " Verdun not Menaced yet : Battle involves only advanced posts, 2 miles from outer Defer" published just three days after the war broke out talks about how both German and France was starting to heat up for the war. The article starts by questioning German chance of winning. He questions whether German would make an early offensive move or not.
The article focuses on the German preparation for a big stroke at the Verdun. For instance, Crown prince's best infantry trying to wrest from the French important roads which would enable them to the Meuse however the articles doubt on German wining as it says how the French defense system can weaken the offensive forces like The French army being under the command of General Humbert, an exceptionally energetic officer. …show more content…
New York time article," Germans say struggle is now against the great odds, admits high power of British attack" talks on how the battle of Somme may have held turned the tide at the Verdun. The German were struggling on the both north and south of Somme. German have done what they could to win the war but none of the thing is working in their favor. For example, The struggle on the line from Ovillers north of la Boiselle over Mametz wood to small wood of Trones, east of it also ended fruitless for the English attackers.
The battle of Somme is one of the few World War I engagements that matched Verdun for sheer bloodshed and caused the attack at Verdun to be soon called