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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... [read more]
Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... [read more] Blog: Mont-St-Michel
Date: October 7th 2010
7 October 2010 A day of contrasts. In the morning we visited Mont d’Huisnes where in a circular mausoleum the bones of over 11,000 German soldiers moved from several areas of France and the Channel Islands have found their final resting place. As with the war cemeteries we have visited it was a very moving experience. In the afternoon along with hundreds of other tourists of all nation ... read more
Date: October 7th 2010
7 October 2010 A day of contrasts. In the morning we visited Mont d’Huisnes where in a circular mausoleum the bones of over 11,000 German soldiers moved from several areas of France and the Channel Islands have found their final resting place. As with the war cemeteries we have visited it was a very moving experience. In the afternoon along with hundreds of other tourists of all nation ... read more
