This battle popularized General Robert Nivelle's phrase "They shall not pass."
One side in this battle fought to gain control of a high point known as The Dead Man. One commander in this battle maintained supply lines and reinforcements along La Voie Sacrée, or the Sacred Way. Erich von Falkenhayn planned to "bleed France white" during this battle. This battle popularized General Robert Nivelle's phrase "They shall not pass." Due to this battle, Philippe Petain became a national hero in France. It occurred at roughly the same time as the Battle of the Somme. For 10 points, name this ten month long battle in World War I that resulted in over 750,000 casualties as the Germans tried to capture a French fortress.
One side in this battle fought to gain control of a high point known as The Dead Man.
Battle of Verdun