Battle of Verdun

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Significance

The battle of Verdun became a symbol of French determination, inspired by the sacrifice of the defenders.

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The apparent successes of the fixed fortification system led to the adoption of the Maginot Line as the preferred method of defense along the Franco-German border during the inter-war years.

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