How Did Germany Take WW1's Strongest Forts?

Join Chris and Tom on a fascinating tour of Verdun, including Fort Douaumont and Fort Vaux, two iconic WW1 forts that saw action in the Battle of Verdun.

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0:00 Introduction
1:36 Underground Citadel
3:10 Fort Douaumont
6:08 Fort Vaux
8:54 Douaumont Ossuary

The Battle of Verdun (1916) was the longest battle of World War One, lasting 300 days, with intense artillery bombardments. Over 40 millions shells were used, including one million shells in the first day alone.

After the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71), an array of fortifications was built on the hills surrounding Verdun itself, including the iconic Fort Douaumont, considered to be the strongest fort in the world.

Whilst the Germans had intended to strike a mortal blow to the French army, there were incredibly heavy losses on both sides. The city of Verdun remained in French hands as attentions turned to the Battle of the Somme.

Verdun Underground Citadel
https://www.landofmemory.eu/en/sites-historiques/subterranean-citadel/

Fort Douaumont
https://www.landofmemory.eu/en/sites-historiques/fort-douaumont/

Fort Vaux
https://www.landofmemory.eu/en/sites-historiques/fort-vaux/

Douaumont Ossuary
https://www.landofmemory.eu/en/sites-historiques/douaumont-ossuary/

Producer: Chris Hobbs
Presenters: Chris Hobbs & Tom Tokley
Camera: Calum Jelf
Edit: Chris Hobbs & Calum Jelf
Music: Epidemic Sound
Verdun Guide: Vincent Jacquot

This video was sponsored by Land of Memory.

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