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with the following message: "The 255th
Brigade's situation in front of Fleury is grave, with gas bombardments and the enemy's attacks, which were delayed, and morale is high but the men are exhausted. I need artillery support with 100 red fuses and 100 white fuses. The main attack appears to be
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Prussian Infantry Regiment aimed to seize Fort Souville, but failed to break through French lines. Meanwhile, the Bavarian attack progressed from south of Fleury to near Fort Souville. However, heavy French artillery fire inflicted severe casualties, causing the attack to stall.
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Colonel Coquelin de Lisle killed in combat.
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The fort is part of the interior belt of forts, one of two belts securing Verdun. Fort
Souville was part of the first sector (Northeast of the city), serving as the first sector commander's headquarters, connected to central command via telephone.
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Minister of War Boulanger to the generals commanding military regions; the Presidential Decree of 21 January 1887 for new names of forts, batteries, and barracks on the proposal of the Minister of War, General
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After several years, Fort
Souville was abandoned, having become obsolete by artillery and Verdun's location. The fort has since deteriorated, but visitors may still visit and take photos while exploring the site.
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461:Gérard Battalion(1st Battalion)
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