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World War I: In the Battle of Verdun, a German unit captures Fort Douaumont, keystone of the French defences, without a fight.
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World War I
1914–1918 global conflict
World War I or the First World War, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Central Powers. Main areas of conflict included Europe and the Middle East, as well as parts of Africa and the Asia-Pacific. There were important…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Battle of Verdun
Battle on the Western Front during the First World War
The Battle of Verdun was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front in France. The battle was the longest of the First World War and took place on the hills north of Verdun. The German 5th Army attacked the defences of the Fortified Region of Verdun and…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Fort Douaumont
Historic fort outside Verdun, France, built in the late 19th century
Fort Douaumont was the largest and highest fort on the ring of 19 large defensive works which had protected the city of Verdun, France, since the 1890s. By 1915, the French General Staff had concluded that even the best-protected forts of Verdun could not withstand bombardments…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
February 25
Day of the year
February 25 is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 309 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)