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When did the Battle of Verdun end?

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French soldiers in uniform rest and eat on a grassy field behind the front lines during the Battle of Verdun in World War I, with gear and rifles stacked nearby. — Battle of Verdun French soldiers resting away from the front line at the Battle of Verdun, 1916.

The Battle of Verdun concluded on December 18, 1916.12

While the active period of the German offensive effectively ended following a failed attack on September 3, 1916, the conflict continued as French forces launched counter-offensives to reclaim lost territory. The final engagement, known as the Battle of Louvemont, resulted in the French recapture of Chambrettes on December 18, marking the official end of the battle.2