Verdun: Descent into Hell
2006· 0h 46m
HistoryDocumentary
Directed by Stefan Brauburger, Oliver Halmburger
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Overview
Documentary concerning the battle of Verdun which, with its weapons of mass destruction, marked the beginning of modern warfare in what is considered to be the most gruesome military confrontation of World War I. The programme conveys the horror of this military inferno, illustrating the similar experiences of the French and German soldiers and their struggle for survival. It also provides the unknown soldier with a face through various letters, diaries and private photographs.
