A narrow, and costly defeat for the Germans who attempted to wear down the French forces by attacking the salient around the fortress town of Verdun on the Meuse. Falkenhayn's objective was to force the French to pour their remaining strength into a defence of the salient which he knew they would never give up. The plan, however, backfired and although the Frence forces were nearly anihilated, the Germans too were critically weakened, and couldn't hold on against determined counter-attacks.

Around the town of Verdun on the River Meuse, Northern France. (France)

• Verdun - 1st German Offensive 21 February 1916
• Capture of Fort Douaumont 25 February 1916
• Verdun - 2nd German Offensive 06 March 1916
• Verdun - 3rd German Offensive 09 April 1916
• Capture of Fort Vaux 09 June 1916
• Recapture of Fort Douaumont 24 October 1916
• Recapture of Fort Vaux 02 November 1916

German Imperial Forces

Number engaged :

n/a

Casualties :

336,831

French Forces

Number engaged :

n/a

Casualties :

362,000