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The ossuary of Douaumont, Verdun, Meuse, Lorraine (Nickname: Christophe) |
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Verdun is a french town, located in the department of the Meuse and the Lorraine region. This commune is especially known for its famous battle.
The battle of Verdun, 21 February 1916 - December 1916, 300 days and 300 nights of relentless, horrifying combat. 26,000,000 bombs dropped by the artilleries, which is 6 bombs per m², thousands of mutilated bodies, approximately 300,000 French and German missing soldiers.
The ossuary of Douaumont keeps in its centre the remainders of the soldiers died on the battle fields in order to preserve their memory.
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