Cap Blanc Nez

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April 2nd 2012
2nd April 2012 Monday. Cold overnight but awoke to clear blue skies. Drove out to Cap Blanc Nez - spectacular views across the channel to Dover!! Large memorial erected in 1922 for the “Dover Sailors” who patrolled the channel during the First World War to help keep supplies going. Over 2000 men both French and British were lost . The Germans blew up the monument in the Second World ... read more

Europe » France » Nord-Pas de Calais » Calais

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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