Which Battle was the longest of the war?

The Battle of Verdun
The Battle of Verdun, 21 February-15 December 1916, became the longest battle in modern history. It was originally planned by the German Chief of General Staff, Erich von Falkenhayn to secure victory for Germany on the Western Front.

What was the longest and largest Battle fought in WWI?

Battle of Verdun: February 21 to December 18, 1916 The Battle of Verdun becomes World War I’s longest single battle. It lasts nearly a year as the French Army fends off a surprise German offensive that causes mass losses on both sides, with more than 600,000 total casualties.

What was the longest Battle in WWII?

Battle of the Atlantic
Battle of the Atlantic: September 3, 1939 to May 8, 1945 World War II’s longest continuous campaign takes place, with the Allies striking a naval blockade against Germany and igniting a struggle for control of Atlantic Ocean sea routes.

Which Battle was the longest bloodiest?

Classical formation battles

Battle	Year	Casualties
Battle of Thymbra	547 BC	100,000
Battle of Marathon	490 BC	5,000–8,000
Battle of Thermopylae	480 BC	22,300–22,500
Battle of Plataea	479 BC	51,500–257,000

How long was the longest Battle in history?

302 days
The battle lasted for 302 days, the longest and one of the most costly in human history….Battle of Verdun.

Date	21 February – 18 December 1916 (9 months, 3 weeks and 6 days)
Location	Région Fortifiée de Verdun (RFV) Verdun-sur-Meuse, France 49°12′29″N 5°25′19″E

How long did medieval battles last?

A medieval or ancient battle of three hour might be the result of a three month long campaign in which people could have only minimal contact with enemy soldiers while a modern soldier in Stalingrad might end up fighting for every inch of ground over the period of three months.

How long was the longest battle in history?

What was the single largest battle ever fought by the US Army?

Battles

Battle or siege	Conflict	Opposing force
Battle of Tarawa	World War II	Japan
Battle of Shiloh	American Civil War	Confederacy
Second Battle of Bull Run	American Civil War	Confederacy
Seven Days Battles	American Civil War	Confederacy