Question

What effect did the Battle of Verdun have on the city of Verdun?

Answer 1

The options of the question are A) The city itself was safe, but bombs destroyed outlined areas. B) After the battle of Verdun, the people turned against the Allies. C) The city and the surroundings were almost completely destroyed. D) After the battle, the city became a symbol of Allied Strength.

The correct answer is C) The city and the surroundings were almost completely destroyed.

The effect the Battle of Verdun had on the city of Verdun was that the city and the surroundings were almost completely destroyed.

The battle of Verdun was fought in World War I, from February to December 1916. The battle between France and Germany is considered one of the bloodiest of the war. After the battle. most of the city and its surroundings were completely destroyed. Places such as Beaumont, Haumont, Vaux, and Ornes, were severely damaged.  

Answer 2

 The casualties from Verdun, and the impact the battle had on the French Army was a primary reason for the British starting the Battle of the Somme in July 1916 in an effort to take German pressure off of the French at Verdun.