HISTORY 2500 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Erich Ludendorff, French Defence, France 4
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Proved crucial to france"s survival in first weeks. Hard to maintain, sector became quiet, no activity a) In 1913, made fun of people, pushed favoritism towards france. France had no reason to hold verdun, and may have been well off if they didn"t fight for it. French doctrine said they would try to recapture any lost ground immediately. French defense had way more casualties than german offensive. Still felt that verdun must be held (again, the doctrine) German ammunition exploded, french took advantage of opportunity and picked off the artillery. Germany saw only way was to deliver mortal blow without expending infantry. Russia, favored for being the country with a bright future, in ruin a) Democracies allowed little liberty and criticisms of war. Winters without heat, light, or enough food to sustain life. New section 1 page 2 c) d) e) to sustain life. Casualties in the millions by late 1917, replacements hard to find.
