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In 1916, World War I reached a point of no return.

What began as a struggle for territory became a battle of endurance — a war designed not to maneuver, but to break. Verdun and the Somme turned entire landscapes into furnaces of steel and mud. Millions were committed to battles where victory was measured not in miles, but in how long a nation could keep sending men forward.

In this episode of Ashes of Yesterday, we explore World War I: Year Three (1916) — the year attrition became policy and modern warfare revealed its true cost.

You’ll witness how Verdun became a symbol of national obsession, how the Somme reshaped British military history, how tanks first crawled into battle, and how the war expanded across land and sea — from the North Sea at Jutland to the Eastern Front during the Brusilov Offensive.

This isn’t just a story of battles.
It’s the story of a world learning that this war would not end quickly… or cleanly.

🎬 What This Episode Covers

• Verdun and the strategy of attrition
• Fort Douaumont and Fort Vaux
• The Somme and the first day of mass assault
• Life and death in No Man’s Land
• The debut of tanks and mechanised warfare
• The Battle of Jutland and naval power at sea
• The Brusilov Offensive on the Eastern Front
• Romania’s entry into the war
• Why 1916 transformed World War I forever

🕯️ About Ashes of Yesterday

Ashes of Yesterday is a story-driven history channel focused on the moments when the world changed — not just through dates and outcomes, but through atmosphere, consequence, and human cost.

If you’re looking for history told with cinematic visuals, careful research, and respect for those who lived it, you’re in the right place.

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Which battle of 1916 hit you hardest — Verdun or the Somme?

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