Verdun, Somme, Marne, Erie, and Ypres are all battle sites of 1916. Verdun is a city in northeastern France that was the site of a 10-month battle between German and French forces during World War I. The Battle of the Somme was fought in northern France and was one of the largest battles of the war. The Battle of the Marne was fought in northeastern France and was a major Allied victory. The Battle of Lake Erie was fought in the Great Lakes region of North America and was a decisive victory for the United States. The Battle of Ypres was fought in western Belgium and was a major Allied victory.