- The Battle of Verdun was fought
- France fought Germany
- The battle lasted around 9 months.
- 21st of February - December 20, 1916
- Battle Casualties
315,000-542,000 Wounded
156,000-162,000 Killed
- Germany;
143,000 Killed
- Both sides of the battle had the ability to fire 400 to 600 rounds of artillery, per minute.
- The battle of Verdun saw around 40 million artillery shells being exchanged between the German and french troops.