21 February 1916 February 20, 2012 Author: Staff The Battle of Verdun begins in France. Famous Words of Inspiration..."A hero is no braver than an ordinary person, but he is braver five minutes longer." Ralph Waldo Emerson — Click here for more from Ralph Waldo Emerson Related posts: 18 December 1916 8 February 1250 Categories: History Tags: 1916, 21 February