Just a small proportion of the graves to be seen from the top of the tower.

France 149 - The ossuary of Douaumont / so many graves / so many unknown soldiers / at the heart of the battlefields of the First World War

December 22nd 2019
If there is ever a place you should visit if you are interested in World War I then Douaumont is that place . We planned to visit the ossuary first and then head into Verdun, find the aire , stop for the night and visit the casemates tomorrow . We had been to Verdun before but never managed to visit everything so we had a plan . The best laid plans of course go wrong. First thoughts about this ... read more

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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

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