Hotel des Invalides

Operation Overlord (Day 30 to Day 40)

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February 13th 2010
Ok! It wasn't quite exactly like June 6th, 1944, or any other great battles that happened in theses seas, but it was an invasion on my own. I got here by boat and even if it was a pretty luxurious ferry, I would rather have crossed the Channel in an old 17th century conqueror vessel with sabres in my hands and a knive between my teeth... Anyway I was ready to explore new lands and sack new cit ... read more

Europe » France » Alsace » Strasbourg

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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