THE MICHELIN TOURING OFFICE 81, Fulham Rd., London, ——S.W. 3.—— [Illustration] who will be pleased to furnish all desired information and a carefully worked-out itinerary of the route to be followed, free of charge. [Illustration] The MICHELIN MAPS Invaluable to Motorists and Tourists. FRANCE. (_Scale—1:200,000_) Published in 47 Sections. Beautifully printed in Five Colours. The BRITISH ISLES. (_Scale 3·15 miles to the inch._) Published in 31 Sections. Beautifully engraved and printed in six colours. =Price of Maps (English or French) per Section=: On Paper — 1/- or post free 1/1-1/ 2 On Canvas — 2/- ” ” 2/2 MICHELIN TYRE CO., 81, Fulham Rd., S.W.3 THE BEST & CHEAPEST DETACHABLE WHEEL [Illustration] _The Michelin Wheel is practical and strong_ [Illustration] _The Michelin Wheel is simple and smart_ IN MEMORY OF THE MICHELIN EMPLOYEES AND WORKMEN WHO DIED GLORIOUSLY FOR THEIR COUNTRY THE BATTLE OF VERDUN (1914–1918) Published by MICHELIN & Cie Clermont-Ferrand, France Copyright 1919 by Michelin & Cie _All rights of translation, adaptation, or reproduction (in part or whole) reserved in all countries_ [Illustration: VERDUN BURNING IN 1916 DURING BOMBARDMENT WITH INCENDIARY SHELLS.] VERDUN ORIGIN AND POLITICAL HISTORY =Verdun=, one of France’s most ancient cities, was first a Gallic, then under the name of “Virodunum Castrum,” a Roman fortress. In 843 the celebrated treaty which divided the Carolingian Empire and annexed Verdun to the Kingdom of Lorraine was signed there. From 870 to 879 Verdun became part of France, but in 923 it was incorporated in the German Empire. As a county, it was governed under the feudal system by the hereditary counts, the last of whom was Godefroy de Bouillon, and later by the episcopal counts and bishops.