Verdun

Description of bloody fighting in Verdun German Command because of the deteriorating military and economic situation had to look for ways to expedite the final settlement. It decided to focus the main effort on the western front, assuming that the Russian army after the 1915 disaster will not be able to make major offensive operations. Germany decided to give the French battle and ask them to large losses, to break their morale and make the conclusion of peace. Thought that is conducive to negative population growth in France, where many families have only one child. The German strategists French army not mentally able to withstand large losses, and the parents of soldiers will require the government to start peace negotiations. Germany chose to fight against the stronghold of Verdun, the French position is particularly important, since there in 843 years was concluded a treaty on the division of the empire in which France is shaped. Prediction proved right the Germans - the French wanted to defend Verdun at any cost. Prime Minister of France, at the commencement of operations of its newspapers, said: &quantify you forsake Verdun, you cowards!