Page "Battle of Verdun" Paragraph 23

On 23 February, a French counterattack at Bois des Caures was repulsed.

Fierce fighting at Bois de l ' Herbebois continued, but the Germans managed to outflank the French defenders from Bois de Wavrille and capture the position.

The Germans also suffered heavy casualties during their attack on Bois de Fosses.

French forces managed to retain control of the village of Samogneux, despite heavy fighting.

However, German shock troops continued to drive French infantrymen from their first line of defense.