Medieval Mill

Some of the remants of buildings on the right hand side of the photo along the far end of the farther canal were the old medieval mills, dating as far back as the 11th century.

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Verdun - Ils ne passeront pas

August 29th 2006
I decided that of all the historic places I wanted to see in France, and in my life in general, Verdun was very high if not top on the list. In 1916, the area near Verdun, a small town in Picardie became the seat of one of the largest battles in the history of the world. As the lines stablilized and the infamous trenches became established, the German Chief of Staff, one Erich Von Falkenhayn, ... read more

Europe » France » Picardy

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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