Properties (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
battle
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased military spending
long-term trench warfare political_ramifications_in_France impact_on_German_strategy |
| gptkbp:casualties |
700,000
|
| gptkbp:celebrates |
gptkb:Verdun_Memorial
Douaumont Ossuary annual remembrance ceremonies |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:France
gptkb:Germany |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:General_Philippe_Pétain
gptkb:General_Erich_von_Falkenhayn |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature
inspired films memorials and monuments |
| gptkbp:date |
December 18, 1916
February 21, 1916 |
| gptkbp:duration |
302 days
|
| gptkbp:electronic_warfare |
machine guns
artillery poison gas |
| gptkbp:famousQuote |
“They shall not pass”
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Georges_Clemenceau
gptkb:Henri_Philippe_Pétain gptkb:Robert_Nivelle gptkb:Erich_von_Falkenhayn |
| gptkbp:house |
gptkb:Fort_Vaux
gptkb:Fort_Douaumont |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Battle of Verdun
|
| gptkbp:impact |
influenced future military strategies
increased_French_morale |
| gptkbp:legacy |
one of the longest battles in history
remains a key study in military history influenced post-war memorialization practices remains a site of pilgrimage for veterans and families symbol_of_World_War_I_trench_warfare |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Verdun,_France
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:World_War_I
|
| gptkbp:result |
French_victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
symbol_of_French_national_determination
|
| gptkbp:tactics |
attrition warfare
counterattacks defensive positions supply lines |