Battles of Somme & Verdun

Mud and mayhem, death and destruction, staggering unnecessary losses. All aptly describe the two pivotal battles of 1916, the Somme and Verdun. The attack by British and French forces was meant to break the Western Front stalemate. It did not. Mike Viette shares how our nation’s only official World War I museum and memorial explores two of the most costly battles in human history.

They Shall Not Pass | 1916, on display May 6, 2016 – March 12, 2017 in Exhibit Hall, sheds light on the personal side of the conflict.

Mike Vietti is the Director of Marketing, Communications & Guest Services at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. Mike will be discussing the Battles of Somme & Verdun.

The National World War I Museum and Memorial, is a truly world class attraction in Kansas City. The museum houses an unmatched collection of WWI artifacts, including a French Renault tank, replica trenches and a huge assortment of uniforms, weapons, propaganda posters, and more.

Learn more about the National World War 1 Museum and Memorial at https://www.theworldwar.org/