1916 : L'Année où la France a Traversé l'Enfer

Discover Cafeyn and access thousands of press titles for 2 months free and with no commitment: https://bit.ly/4hPvAwV In 1916, France would experience the Year of Battles: the Somme, Verdun, Brusilov. In this third episode on France in the Great War, let's focus on the year 1916. After a terrible 1915, France was ready. Nothing could stop the rise of its industry and its army. The attack would take place in the spring on the Somme and in the East on the Russian front to seize final victory. But Germany would take the lead at Verdun. This year would leave an indelible mark on the country's history; in 1916, France would go through hell. 0:00 Intro 2:58 Early 1916: Anticipating a German Offensive 5:32 The Outbreak of the Battle of Verdun 10:42 Mobilizing to Resist the German Offensive 22:25 The Major Spring Offensives: The Somme, Brusilov 28:19 The Final Victory at Verdun, and Missed Opportunities in the Balkans 34:10 Outro Audio Epidemic Sound Sources: Nicolas Beaupré: 1914–1945, The Great Wars The French Army, Two Centuries of Commitment (edited by Jean Lopez) Infographics of the Franco-German Wars: Marie-France Devouge, Stéphane André, Julien Peltier Rémy Porte: Joffre Jean-Yves Le Naour War & History Video Credits The Great War of All French People A Very Long Engagement