The Great War was at its bloodiest in 1916. Later in the year we will remember the Battle of the Somme, so bloody for British troops and this week France (and Germany) are remembering the Battle of Verdun. The 21st February saw the first shots in a battle for territory close to the German border which lasted 300 days. Over 700000 casualties were taken, more or less equal numbers on both sides. A memorial building at Douaumont has been refurbished and re-opens today. Francois Hollande and Angela Merkel will attend a service there on May 29th.
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