QUAND VERDUN A FAILLI TOMBER AUX MAINS DES ALLEMANDS : Juillet 1916, les combats du fort de Souville

⚔️ Verdun – July 1916: When France almost lost the battle 🇫🇷 🔥 *July 1916* marks one of the most dramatic moments of the Battle of Verdun. After five months of relentless fighting, French soldiers were exhausted as the German army launched its final assaults to capture Verdun. 💥 Fierce fighting raged around **Fleury-devant-Douaumont**, **the Thiaumont redoubt**, and **Fort Souville**. Every inch of ground was fought for at the cost of thousands of lives. 📅 **On July 11, 1916**, German troops reached the outskirts of Fort Souville. This was arguably the moment when **Verdun came closest to falling**. If Souville falls, the road to Verdun is practically open… 🛡️ Thanks to the courage of the defenders, the French artillery, and the exhaustion of the attackers, the German offensive is finally halted. This will be the turning point of the battle. 🎥 *In this video, discover:* ⚔️ The fighting of July 1916, day by day. 🗺️ The strategic importance of Fleury, Thiaumont, and Souville. 🔥 Why July 11th is considered the day Verdun almost fell. 📖 Testimonies and historical facts from this crucial period. 🇫🇷 How France ultimately managed to hold Verdun. You can also find my books on the Battle of Verdun here: https://www.coollibri.com/bibliothequ... Subscribe here (my professional account): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... 💬 Tell me in the comments: *Did you know about this day, July 11, 1916?* 👍 Remember to like the video, subscribe, and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos about World War I and military history. #Verdun #BattleOfVerdun #WorldWarI #WW1 #History #FrenchSoldiers #1916 #FortDeSouville #Fleury #Memory #MilitaryHistory