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This grim atmosphere was overturned abruptly this week with a significant breakthrough for the French forces at Verdun, a pivotal point in the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, on other fronts, the war continued its grueling pattern:
- The British Army sustained another setback at the Somme, but the French forces managed to make some territorial gains locally. Despite the losses, Britain’s Commander-in-Chief Douglas Haig remained resolute, vowing to sustain the campaign through harsh winter conditions if necessary.