World War One is amongst the topics studied in GCSE History and one aspect of it looked at is the events which took place during war itself. This is the second of eight quizzes on that subject. It is also the first of two quizzes looking specifically at the battles which took place on the Western Front in 1916.
In 1916 the war of attrition continued on the Western Front with several battles taking place. The Germans tried to dislodge the French from the fortress complex of Verdun, while the British tried to assist the embattled French by launching a massive frontal attack further west along the River Somme.
See how much you know about the battles which took place on the Western Front in 1916 by playing this quiz.
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Verdun is ingrained in the French collective memory, but ultimately the German attack was called off
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Falkenhayn seemed obsessed with Verdun
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Verdun was a terrible killing machine. Survivors on both sides considered themselves "special"
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The Verdun area was delineated by a complex of fortresses, of which two were especially significant
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Both sides were prone to changing commanders if success proved elusive for too long
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Rapid re-supply was crucial for both sides. The French relied on this road, which was never cut by the enemy - despite almost continuous bombardment designed to interdict it
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Commanding French forces at Verdun was an impossible task. No strategy seemed to work, and the Germans were determined to keep up the pressure
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The royal prince had considerable military experience, and his appearance at Verdun was thought to be good for morale
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The Kaiser also felt that a more aggressive approach was needed
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The casualties at Verdun shattered the French. They were determined to construct a memorial that honoured appropriately the many thousands of French troops who gave their lives at Verdun
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