What was the outcome of the battles at verdun?
a. german soldiers were defeated.
c. german and french soldiers called a truce.
b. french soldiers were defeated.
d. germany and france lost 500,000 soldiers.

Option A.

Explanation:

German soldiers were defeated, is the right answer.

The Battle of Verdun was fought in dates between February 21-December 15, 1916. It was the longest conflict in the history of modern Europe. Erich von Falkenhayn, the German Chief originally planned this battle to ensure supremacy for Germany on the Western Front. The main aim of planning this battle was to defeat the French army before the Allies gain power through the complete deployment of British troops. However, the course of the war changed the whole scenario as German soldiers faced defeat in the hands of the French.

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