Vimy

Vimy

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May 22nd 2007
When I was in Bologne sur Mer, I had some trouble with the keyboard and the Internet. My time had shut off and there were some pictures I wanted to post. I had talked so much in my posting about the monument of Vimy, but the picture I had supplied wasn't that great. I'm not sure from these other pictures if you can get an idea of how beautiful it was, but here goes... I also threw in a picture ... read more

Europe » France » Nord-Pas de 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