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Capture of Fort Douaumont
Engagement/Skirmish Name : Capture of Fort Douaumont
Date(s) : 25 February 1916
Part of : First World War , The Western Front , Verdun ,
Outcome : A victory for German Imperial Forces over French Forces
Type of battle : Land
Summary
A catastrophic mistake in French strategy. The powerful concrete and steel fort of Douaumont was easily taken by German storm troopers when it was left barely manned and effectively un-defended, leading to a major penetration of the French lines and forcing the withdrawl from Woeuvre.
