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Verdun, France Verdun, France Black and white historical map showing the area around Verdun, France, during the Battle of Verdun in World War I. The map details villages, forts, rivers, forests, and key terrain features, with Verdun located near the bottom center. Defensive positions, roads, and surrounding settlements such as Douaumont, Fleury, and Chattancourt are labeled, along with a scale in English miles and kilometers. Black and white historical map showing the area around Verdun, France, during World War I. The map details the locations of forts, main railways, and roads, with Verdun at the center. Surrounding towns, rivers, and defensive positions are labeled, illustrating key strategic points during the Battle of Verdun. A legend on the left lists the names of forts, and a scale is provided in the upper right corner.
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Type Description Contributor Date
Map added. Jul 13, 2023
Maps added. May 04, 2023
Link added. Jan 25, 2023
Add new Web site: NASA Earth Observatory - Verdun, France. Nov 27, 2019
Updated for the 2016 reorganization of French régions. Jul 05, 2017
Added video of Charles de Gaulle in Verdun, 1948. Mar 10, 2010
Article revised and updated. Dec 29, 2008
Article revised. Mar 28, 2002
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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