World War one

The Battle of Verdun One of the costliest battles of World War One, Verdun exemplified the 'war of attrition' pursued by both sides and which cost so many lives
The Battle of Verdun is considered the greatest and lengthiest in world history. Never before or since has there been such a lengthy battle, involving so many men, situated on such a tiny piece of land. The battle, which lasted from 21 February 1916 until 19 December 1916
Lord Northcliffe on Verdun

The Battle of The Somme The Somme is a river that gave its name to a "département" (France is made of 95 départements). The Somme département is situated in the North of France and is well known for its numerous historic places and is a symbol of the British Commonwealth troops committing during the First World War
The Battle of the Somme was planned as a joint French and British operation
Loyd George.. So, much to the secret satisfaction of General Joffre, we turned our backs on Salonika and our faces once more to the Somme"

World War One was the first mass global war of the industrialised age. It was supposed to be "The War to End All Wars."