verdun battlefield
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I have been here twice before and it never fails to move me, the staggering amount of lives lost, makes war futile. We went to the top of the ossuary, a lot of steps but with plenty of passing places and areas to catch your breath! There is a film show and headphones are supplies in differing languages. Outside there are windows at the back where you can see hundreds of bones of the lost victims. A moving place
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It is truely a tangible way of seeing the excess of war, it is a very moving experience for anyone with an interest in WW1
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This place is a sobering reminder of the futility of war. It and the surrounding area are very interesting even if your not really into ww1.The film show is excellent and gives both french and german perspectives, one point though if you intend to view the film take some wet wipes with you to clean the ear pieces of the headsets, just in case.Don't be put off of climbing the tower the steps are a lot easier than they appear and the views are outstanding.Well worth a visit
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The Battle of Verdun can claim to be the most important single battle of the 20th Century, given what led from it. There's so much to see on the battlefield that enables one to understand what happened, and far more left behind than on any other battlefield I've visited.
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Moving place, every grave has growing flowers. It takes dedication to keep it as perfect as it is. The history of the battle is astounding - over 9 months in this one area! Be aware that the little picture viewers have photos that are extremely sensitive, so if you ave children it may be best not to let them view those. Was disappointed by the person on duty not being able to speak English at all - would have expected at such a large memorial, there would be a multiple language speaker, sadly French is a language I cannot speak.While here, take a trip into the city of Verdun to see the church riddled with bullet marks - sobering indeed.
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There are a number of WWI sites to see in this area and you can see a lot in one day if you plan properly. Some of the forts are not overly impressive, if you were to see one, just go into Fort Douaumont. It is the largest one. The reason is that many of the rooms are empty. I think they could have had a display of equipment from life inside these forts on display. Some had a display but there is so much more that could be done to make a better presentation of what happened here during WWI. This would enhance the experience and show how these brave men lived during the war. There is a charge to enter the forts.The citadel tour is OK, but I was not completely wowed by it at all. Allowing folks to walk through part of it with some additional displays would be good and go a long way to showing how life was inside these tunnels. There are a few display cases here with some equipment. The ossuary is large and impressive. Take the tour up the tower to see the entire cemetery.Signage in the area is great as you can easily find many of the places like the forts, trench, ossuary, and others.
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It was a very somber experience the reality of standing there seeing the trenches and imaginings how those men coped in those conditions thousands died. The most important battle of the 20 th century so many young young men well worth seeing. Walked all around the area taking it all in
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Consider taking more than one day and if practical engage a local guide, Douaumont is worth half a day on its own,
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I had been reading about WWI in preparation for this visit, but being there is still so awe-inspiring. The Ossuary should not be missed. Be sure to see the small museum in the lower portion of the tower and the film downstairs adjacent to the gift shop (one of the best explanatory, historical museum films around). And don't miss the town of Fleury nearby, the town that is no more. Just amazing. We also made a brief stop at the Memorial of the Bayonettes. Be sure you understand that story before you go. Then, walk around to the rear of the monument and venture a few paces into the woods. It appears that traces of the Allied trenches are still there, so close to the German line, it's eerie.
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My wife and I visited the Verdun Battlefield during the off season. The absolute lack of crowds, the cool misty morning and the grey, grey skies all combined to make a very memorable visit. Since this was the off season (early December) the opportunity for private tours was very limited. I made the decision to research the battle and the battlefield so that I could be my own tour guide. Even with advance preparation, it is imperative that you visit the city of Verdun's tourist office as the maps and information regarding the battle are excellent and very, very helpful.Sites not to be missed include The Ossuary, Fort Douaumont, the Bayonnet Trench and the destroyed village of Fleury devant Douaumont.Walking through a trench, or seeing the moon-shaped landscape that 100 year old shell destruction wreaks, are memories that will stay with me forever. I highly recommend a day (or two) visiting the battlefield and the town of Verdun. Lest we forget...