The Battle of Verdun, fought between February and December 1916 during World War I, resulted in approximately 700,000 casualties, including both dead and wounded. French forces suffered around 400,000 casualties, while German casualties were estimated at about 300,000. The battle became emblematic of the war's brutal attrition and the immense human cost involved in trench warfare. Verdun's high casualty rates underscored the devastating impact of the conflict on both military personnel and the civilian population.
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