So wrote the Berliner Tageblatt after the War.
AFTER THE MARNE, THE BATTLE FOR VERDUN
October 1914-August 1915.—The enemy strove to cut off Verdun. On the East, the Salient of Saint-Mihiel. On the West, the battle of Argonne.
February 1916-August 1916.—In a terrific and desperate encounter the enemy threw themselves at Verdun. They were hurled back by a magnificent defence.
October 1916-August 1917.—Three French attacks drove the enemy back to their original attacking positions.