Verdun Heights

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"The opening barrage of the Battle of Verdun created massive forest fires in which players will fight for domination. This is an uphill battle towards the massive fortresses of Verdun. A constant grinding struggle where the artillery never stops. Where the forge and “the Devil’s Anvil” continues to consume even the bravest combatants."

- Battlefield.com Description

Verdun Heights is a map set to be featured in the Battlefield 1: They Shall Not Pass expansion. It takes place during the Battle of Verdun in the year 1916.

Overview
The major feature of Verdun Heights is the hillside in French territory, set ablaze by a recent artillery barrage.

Behemoth
Instead of a Behemoth, four Elite Kits spawn for the losing side: one Flame Trooper kit, one Trench Raider kit and two Sentry kits, one wielding the Villar Perosa, the other wielding the MG 08/15. Along with the Elite Kits, the losing side will also receive access to the BL 9.2 Siege Gun, which can cover everything but beyond La Fontaine Ruin for both sides.

Control Points
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Côte 344 Observatory
An observatory is located halfway up the hillside opposite of Côte 378 and its defenses.

Côte 378 Trench Lines
The Trench Lines are the first defensive line on Côte 378 itself, leading up to the battery.

La Fontaine Ruins
The remains of a large church stand on a small hill, which itself conceals a large underground complex.

Samogneux Village
The village of Samogneux sits at the edge of the valley.

Conquest
Conquest on Verdun Heights takes an unusual S-shaped path through the map, with deployments tucked behind high ridges away from the main axis of battle.

Operations
Verdun Heights is the first map featured in Operation "Devil's Anvil".

Sector 3
With Côte 378 cleared of defenders, the Germans advance on Fort De Vaux.

Trivia

 * In Samogneux, an easter egg can be triggered by finding and breaking a series of wine bottles concealed near the fence lines, then shooting at weather vanes on top of three buildings. Looking west, a house will then be seen carried aloft by three colored balloons. This is a reference to the movie Up, discovered by easter egg hunters on Discord.