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Help[Facts] Re: Verdun
in reply to a message by Esyllt
According to wikipedia, 'Verdun' derives form the Latin 'Verodunum', meaning "strong fort".
The town is well-known in Europe because of its WW I history. The Battle of Verdun was one of the costliest battles of the war for both the French and the Germans. Where I live the word Verdun is associated with that brutal battle and the suffering of so many people. It is often considered a symbol for the brutality of war. I have never heard of its use as a name before.
I recommend reading this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdun
The town is well-known in Europe because of its WW I history. The Battle of Verdun was one of the costliest battles of the war for both the French and the Germans. Where I live the word Verdun is associated with that brutal battle and the suffering of so many people. It is often considered a symbol for the brutality of war. I have never heard of its use as a name before.
I recommend reading this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdun
This message was edited 4/18/2011, 6:42 AM
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