Petain on Verdun case credits French victory to German error
Marshal Petain asserts an error in selecting Verdun commanders saved France in the 1916 battle. He criticizes Falkenhayn and defends the crown prince and General Mudra, noting the plan to envelop Verdun failed and the French held the fortress.
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Associated Press
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Verdun
Marshal Petain
Germany
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von Falkenhayn
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von Mudra
Argonne
Verdun Defense Defended by Petain Against Verdun Critics
Marshal Petain recounts Britain and French criticisms of Verdun defense. He defends General dostre and Langle de Cary, notes German artillery superiority at the battle’s start, and disputes claims of failed field works and officer neglect. Eskimos of Alaska larger than Greenlanders.
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Village observes centenarian fire hose anniversary
Grenzheim, Germany marked the village fire hose centennial as the aged apparatus remained in good condition despite its use by residents for many decades. Reports noted no fire alarm has been heard in the village for over a century.
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