Yuletide Notre Dame

Musee de l'armee and chocolate chaud

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December 29th 2005
We had a restful morning then headed back on the train to Paris, but not before a picture of Deb and Diana outside our unit. We started the day with a visit to the Military Museum and Napoleon’s tomb. The museum was very large and we focused our attention on a few time periods, especially a new World War II exhibit they have. Will can be seen posing in front of a room of armor. I found it in ... 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