EDIT IMW877883 French troops on route to Verdun Trenches in Verdun 1916

The video discusses the Battle of Verdun during World War I, highlighting its strategic importance for both the French and German armies. The Germans chose Verdun, believing the French couldn't reinforce it. However, the French army used the 'sacred way' to send reinforcements, with each regiment spending eight days in intense combat. The video emphasizes the immense human cost, noting that no place on Earth has absorbed as much blood as Verdun. It concludes with the story of Colonel Driant's regiment, which suffered heavy casualties.

Why did the Germans choose Verdun as their target?

• They believed the French could not reinforce it.

• It was the least defended area.

• It was the capital of France.

• It was a major industrial center.

What is the significance of the road known as the Sacred Way?

• It was a scenic tourist route.

• It was crucial for French troop movements.

• It was a religious pilgrimage path.

• It was a supply route for the Germans.

How long did each French regiment spend in combat at Verdun?

• 5 days

• 8 days

• 10 days

• 12 days

What was the survival rate of the regiment under Colonel Driant?

• 50%

• 25%

• 8%

• 10%

What makes Verdun historically significant according to the transcript?

• It was the birthplace of a famous general.

• It was the location of a major peace treaty.

• It absorbed more blood than any other place on Earth.

• It was the site of the first world war battle.