The Battle of Verdun

• February-December 1916: Germans attack Northeastern France

• Small advances are made by the Germans, but the French counterattack, defeating the Germans

• Bloodiest battle with 750,000+ casualties

The Battle of the Some

• British and French offensive

• Casualties are extremely high

• Little ground is gained

The Christmas Ceasefire

Find out about it on the History Channel website:

http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=Minisite_Generic&content_type_id=57110&display_order=6&mini_id=1290

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