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The Turning Tide of World War I: France's Notable Victory at Verdun and the Broader Fronts
A Persistent War of Attrition on French Soil
For over two years, France has been embroiled in a relentless stalemate along its own territory, a brutal war of attrition that has sapped morale and tested the resilience of both soldiers and civilians. Many French citizens—soldiers and civilians alike—have succumbed to despair, convinced that their nation can never regain its full territorial integrity. The prolonged conflict seemed to yield little hope for a decisive victory, fostering a pervasive sense of hopelessness across the country.