In which year did the Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and costliest battles of World War I, take place? 1914 1915 1916 1917 None Which two opposing forces were the primary combatants in the Battle of Verdun? Allies vs. Central Powers French vs. British Germans vs. Russians French vs. Germans None What geographic feature played a crucial role in the defensive strategy of the Battle of Verdun? Mountains Rivers Forests Trenches None Which fortification, a symbol of French resistance, endured heavy bombardment during the Battle of Verdun? Fort Douaumont Fort Vaux Fort de la Pompelle Fort Souville None What was the approximate total number of casualties, including killed and wounded, on both sides during the Battle of Verdun? 250,000 500,000 1 million 2 million None Time's up
