The Battle of Verdun (fr: "Bataille de Verdun"), fought from 21 February to 18 December 1916, was one of the largest and longest battles of the First World War on the Western Front between the German and French armies. An estimate in 2000 found a total of 714,231 casualties, 377,231 French and 337,000 German, an average of 70,000 casualties a month; other recent estimates increase the number of casualties to 976,000, with 1,250,000 suffered at Verdun during the war. The Battle of Verdun lasted for 303 days and became the longest and one of the most costly battles in human history.
Inside the cover I found this sheet with the stamp on it and the First-Day-Cancellation and a mint stamp:
Stamp:
The 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Verdun - Issued: 29-05-2016
Many thanks to Roland for this great Cover!
Inside the cover I found this sheet with the stamp on it and the First-Day-Cancellation and a mint stamp:
Stamp:
The 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Verdun - Issued: 29-05-2016
Many thanks to Roland for this great Cover!
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