'The Cloister and Cathedral of Verdun', France, June 1916, (1926).Artist: Francois Flameng # 1218443

'The Cloister and Cathedral of Verdun', France, June 1916, (1926).Artist: Francois Flameng

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'The Cloister and Cathedral of Verdun', France, June 1916, (1926). The Battle of Verdun was the longest and one of the bloodiest of the First World War. Although not captured by the Germans the city itself was heavily damaged by artillery bombardments during the battle.