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The Battle of Verdun happened in 1916, during World War I. French and German soldiers fought for many long months.

This battle lasted a very long time, because both sides really wanted to win. The fights were very tough and caused a lot of sadness.

Thousands of young soldiers lost their lives to win only a few meters of ground. This battle shows bravery, but also the silliness of war.

The Battle of Verdun is remembered as a symbol of World War I. It reminds everyone about the importance of peace and respect between people.

Verdun, Heart of Tragedy

Why did the Battle of Verdun affect so many lives?

The Letter from Verdun

After folding Karl's letter, Louis imagined that German and French soldiers were sharing chocolate during a truce‎ (1). He wondered how such moments of peace could exist in the middle of so much violence. Then, Louis took a deep breath before reading the next letter, where Karl told a much sadder story. In an emotional‎ (2) letter, Karl said that his neighbor's brother would not be coming back from Verdun. Louis read this message in silence, sitting in the attic. He drew a red flower for the next letter. Papy Henri, seeing it, smiled sadly: 'Poppies‎ (3) always grow back, even on battlefields.

With a shaky voice, Karl writes:
« The neighbor's brother will never come back from Verdun. »

Louis, looking at the letter, asks out loud:
« Why is Verdun so important? »

After looking at the red flower, Papy Henri tells Louis:
« Verdun is a very long and very fierce battle. »

After looking at the letter, Papy Henri explains to Louis:
« Many young people lost their lives for just a few meters of land. »

Louis, with a heavy heart, says:
« It's sad. Why so much pain? »

Louis feels very sad. He is sitting in the attic, and he is drawing a red flower for the next letter. Papy Henri, seeing him, smiles sadly: Poppies always grow back, even on battlefields.

Memories of Verdun

Karl's letter was carefully folded by Louis and put in a wooden box. The red flower he had drawn, a symbol of strength‎ (4)‎ (5) and hope, was looked at for a long time‎ (6). Then, it was decided to come down from the attic, ready to learn more about the war. While walking to the village, whispers about women working hard while the men were away were heard. Curious‎ (7), it was decided to find out more about the role of women during the war.

Curious about the rumors he heard, Louis asks:
« Papy Henri, where are the women during the war? »

Papy Henri, with a soft and comforting voice, explains:
« They work very hard. They take the place of the men who went to the front. »

Louis, curious, asks:
« What do they do exactly? »

Papy Henri, with a soft and reassuring voice, begins to explain:
« They grow food from the earth, care for the injured, and make clothes. »

After listening to Papy Henri's explanations, Louis adds:
« They are brave. They help a lot. »

Louis went to his mother's classroom, where his mother, the teacher, was talking about peace, respect, and solidarity despite the war. He listened carefully, wondering how he could help bring peace. On his way home, he found Papy Henri reading a letter from Karl, the neighbor. The letter talked about the efforts of the women at home, their courage, and their determination. Louis was inspired by these stories and decided to do his part for peace. He promised to keep writing to Karl, to share their experiences, and to keep hope alive.

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