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Day Trip to Le Quesnoy

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September 17th 2010
For our last day in Belgium before setting off to London, Richard & Catherine took us on a day trip to Le Quesnoy. This lovely little town has a special place in its' heart for New Zealand. During World War I, the Germans, who had violated the terms of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, conquered the town with no great difficulty. Le Quesnoy was occupied by Germans for four years. Its salvation came on ... 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