The Great War (Siege)

The Great War, commonly known as World War I, featured prolonged sieges where armies surrounded and blockaded enemy strongholds. One significant siege was the Siege of Verdun (1916), where French and German forces engaged in a brutal and attritional battle lasting ten months. The goal was to bleed the enemy dry while holding onto critical territory. These sieges exemplified the war’s trench warfare, characterized by high casualties, harsh conditions, and limited territorial gains. The outcome often hinged on endurance, strategy, and supply lines, ultimately shaping the war's course and the nations involved.