During this battle, Charles Mangin made a failed attempt to reoccupy Fort Vaux and Fort Douaumont.
During this battle, Charles Mangin made a failed attempt to reoccupy Fort Vaux and Fort Douaumont. The Voie Sacrée, or Sacred Way, served as a supply line for one side during the battle, and the other side in this battle was led by Erich von Falkenhayn. During this battle, Robert Nivelle proclaimed that "they shall not pass." The leader of the victorious side in this battle became a national hero and went on to head (*) Vichy France. For ten points, identify this bloody World War I battle which resulted in the promotion of Philippe Petain and was fought from February to December 1916 in northeastern France.
During this battle, Charles Mangin made a failed attempt to reoccupy Fort Vaux and Fort Douaumont.
Battle of {Verdun}