On this day in military history…

• 1916 battle of Verdun huge German assault gained ground to within 3 miles of city of Verdun until that finally were stopped by allied forces.
• 1944 Politician Eden tells House of Commons about the murders of 50 RAF officers murdered for there part in escaping from Stalag Luft 111 (the great escape).
• 1757 battle of plassey troops of British India company clashed with forces of sirs-ud-Daulah and there French allies.