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The Absurd Price of Verdun and the Somme in WWI

This article delves into the immense human cost of battles like Verdun and the Somme in 1916, noting how the French army consumed an infantry regiment every 48 hours, and how these historical events are still evoked today, even by leaders like Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

20 Feb, 05:30 — 20 Feb, 05:30
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