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The legend of Verdun.

Authors :
Horne, Alistair
Source :
New Statesman. 2/12/2016, Vol. 145 Issue 5301, p22-27. 5p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article focuses on the history of the Battle of Verdun, France, one of the largest battles of the First World War between French and German military forces in 1916. Topics mentioned include the social aspects of war, the number of casualties in the Battle of Verdun, and the social aspects of war veterans. Also mentioned are the insights of writer Jean Dutourd on the monuments in Verdun and the number of unidentified victims of the battle.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13647431
Volume :
145
Issue :
5301
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Statesman
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
112935683