USAF Major's Historical Analysis of Verdun

In February 1916, the German army attacked in the Verdun sector of the Western Front. This was the first major offensive they
launched after going on the defensive in 1914, "behind a brilliantly prepared and almost impregnable line" (5,1) that ran from
the Swiss frontier to the Belgium coast. What was the objective?
Why the apparently well fortified position on the Front? What
strategies and tactics were employed in this battle between the
German attackers and French defenders and how effective were they?
This project will attempt to answer these questions through an
analysis of the battle in relation to the principles of war as
contained in Air Force Manual 1-1. From this analysis the extracted ..
lessons learned can be invaluable in promoting an understanding of i-..]
strategy and tactics.