Indeed, the allies attacked on the Somme. The Russians are advancing on the eastern front. The Italians push back the Austrians. Troops and artillery were taken from the Verdun front. These conditions make it difficult for the German command to continue operations in Verdun.
On July 11, Falkenhayn launched the last chance offensive. It is blocked by Fort Souville, 3km from the town of Verdun. At this point, the Germans lose the initiative.
From October 21 to 24, the French pounded the enemy lines. Crushed and gassed by 400 shells, the Germans evacuated Douaumont on October 23. Spotted enemy batteries are destroyed by French artillery.
Then, on October 24, 3 French divisions attacked on a 7 km front. Douaumont is recaptured and 6,000 Germans captured. On November 2, Fort Vaux was evacuated by the Germans. In mid-December, the German troops were driven back to their starting positions. After 10 months the battle is over.