Marshal Joffre congratulating defender of Hill 304, Verdun

Marshal Joffre congratulating defender of Hill 304, Verdun

Here we see Marshal Joffre (left) congratulating the general in charge of Hill 304 during the battle of Verdun. This was one of the key French positions during the battle, although it did fall to the Germans for two months in the late summer of 1916.

How to cite this article: Rickard, J (5 January 2019), Marshal Joffre congratulating defender of Hill 304, Verdun , http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_joffre_at_verdun.html

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