The Great War: The Complete History of World War I

1916: Stalemate (1x3)

Air date: Jun 13, 2006

In February, the Germans began their assault on the forts at Verdun in a battle of attrition that would last until December. In the East, the Russians launched an offensive to try and relieve the pressure on the French. Although the Russians ultimately failed to make any gains, it did draw German divisions away from the Western Front.