7 March 1916

March 1916

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Battle of Verdun

German troops capture the Bois de Corbeaux on the left bank of the Meuse. The French retake it on the following day, but eventually have to abandon the area on 10 March.

On the right bank a bombardment begins on the strongpoint of d'Hardaumont and Vaux village.


How to cite this article: Rickard, J (28 December 2007), 7 March 1916, https://www.historyofwar.org/firstworldwar/daybyday/1916_03_07.html

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