Meuse

History

Meuse is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from the former provinces of Barrois (area of Bar-le-Duc) and Three Bishoprics (area of Verdun).

Related Topics:
French Revolution - March 4 - 1790 - Provinces - Barrois - Bar-le-Duc - Three Bishoprics - Verdun

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The department was one of the great battlefields of World War I. An important battle was fought in 1916 at Verdun.

Related Topics:
World War I - Verdun

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