In response, France heavily fortified the hills around Verdun to counterbalance the German stronghold of Metz. With the loss of Alsace-Lorraine to the German Empire in 1871, the German frontier was fixed barely 30 miles (50 km) away. The Prussians captured it again in 1870 and held it until 1873. In 1792 Verdun was besieged by the Prussians and yielded only a few weeks before the French victory at Valmy. In 1552 the French king Henry II took over the three bishoprics, and France’s ownership was confirmed in 1648 by the Peace of Westphalia. Conquered by German invaders in the 10th century, it was later linked with Metz and Toul to form the Trois-Évêchés ( Three Bishoprics) territory. It was there in 843 that three grandsons of Charlemagne divided his empire in the Treaty of Verdun. Verdun was a Gallic fortress before Roman times. The battle was the longest of the First World War and took place on the hills north of Verdun -sur-Meuse. A cathedral, dating from the 11th century and rising on the highest point of the town, has been restored. The Battle of Verdun ( French: Bataille de Verdun bataj d vd German: Schlacht um Verdun laxt m vd) was fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916 on the Western Front in France. Practically destroyed in World War I, it was rebuilt with wide streets. Petain was later discredited as head of the French collaborationist (Vichy) government in World War II. Most of the town is on the left bank, near the Citadel. Verdun, town, Meuse département, Grand Est région, northeastern France, on the Meuse River. SpaceNext50 Britannica presents SpaceNext50, From the race to the Moon to space stewardship, we explore a wide range of subjects that feed our curiosity about space!.Learn about the major environmental problems facing our planet and what can be done about them! Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century.Britannica Beyond We’ve created a new place where questions are at the center of learning.100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.From tech to household and wellness products. Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find. Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.
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