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Prelude to Verdun And The Road To the Somme

1915 was a year in favor of the Central Powers. But in early 1916, the Russians, British and French were sending more fresh troops into battle than ever before – and better equipped too. French General Joseph Joffre was confident that a huge combined offensive at the Somme in summer would turn the tide. But German Chief of Staff Erich von Falkenhayn had his own plans to bleed the French dry at Verdun.

English
  • Originally Aired January 7, 2016
  • Runtime 10 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created June 3, 2018 by
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Name Type Role
Indiana Neidell Writer
David Voss Director