1. Verdun and the Somme are examples of humane, successful and effective military strategies. -
2. Germans were slow and had problems getting supplies.
3. The battle began at the end of the evening on March 23, 1916
4. The German bombardment was devastating and defeated the French.
5. The number of casualties was irrelevant compared to the material destruction on both armies.
6. Both armies were fighting for the control of vital fortresses.
7. German lines were easy targets for the English army.
8. The English army could help the wounded in no time.
9. Generals were very concerned about the number of casualties and were thinking of changing their strategies.
10. Soldiers lost their idealism and they didn’t believe in anything.
