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Verdun - The Defence of Retranchement R1

Verdun - The Defence of Retranchement R1

Update: 2024-11-01
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This episode was inspired by an afternoon walking tour hosted by the Mémorial de Verdun museum. 

 

For five days in the beginning of June 1916, French Army CPT Charles Delvert and his 8th Company, 101st Infantry Regiment, defended the Retranchement R1 redoubt against ceaseless German attacks. This is their story, in Delvert’s own words.



Reference map for episode: 

 

https://www.memoiredeshommes.sga.defense.gouv.fr/fr/arkotheque/inventaires/ead_ir_consult.php?fam=11&ref=FRSHD_AFGG_ead



Mémorial de Verdun museum: https://memorial-verdun.fr/en/



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New Ypres League vzw: www.newypresleague.com



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Verdun - The Defence of Retranchement R1

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