Battle of Verdun
This model depicts one of the longest and bloodiest battles of World War I. It took place on the Western Front between the German and French armies.
The brutality of the conflict meant that the soldiers who fought in this battle took on a unique and distinct significance compared to soldiers in other battles. In fact, in France it was even said that anyone who had not been in the Battle of Verdun had not fought in the war. The battle began with the Germans in the lead. However, after the German advance stalled, the French took control and successfully defended their territory, emerging victorious.
This battle is a prime example of how battles unfolded during the Great War: the attrition of troops and hand-to-hand combat, along with the use of trenches, marked an era of warfare that ended only with the surrender of one side and the conquest of enemy territory.
The Battle of Verdun is depicted in this diorama, which is over 1.5 meters long and 1 meter wide, made with pieces from the French brand CBG-Mignot.
