Verdun, France Photos

Verdun, in eastern France, was the site of major WWI battles (1916), costing the lives of hundreds of thousands French & German soldiers. Memorials include the vast military cemetery, the artillery-shell shaped Memorial Tower & Douaumont Ossuary holding remains of more than 130,00 unknown soldiers.

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Some of 15,000 soldiers' graves from WWI battles fought in Verdun area. Verdun, France.Verdun Memorial Tower & Douaumont Ossuary containing bones of 130,000 unidentified French & German soldiers from Battle of Verdun. Verdun, France.

Some of 15,000 soldiers' graves from WWI battles fought in Verdun area. Verdun, France.Verdun Memorial Tower & Douaumont Ossuary containing bones of 130,000 unidentified French & German soldiers from Battle of Verdun (1916). Verdun, France.

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