Notre Dame de Lourette

The crosses continue on either side, the buidling is the chapel where the names of the soldiers whose bodies were never found are inscribed

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In Flander's Fields...

August 21st 2011
Hi Everyone, What a crazy and amazing couple of days. So. Lets start from where we left off, shall we? Thursday, August 18 Today was another day of full history inside the training room. All morning we learned about the battle of the Somme (Where the Newfoundlanders fought at Beaumont-Hamel was part of this major battle) and also the battle of Arras (of which taking Vimy Ridge was a part of ... read more

Europe » France » Nord-Pas de Calais » Arras

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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