Meuse- Argonne, American Cemetery

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Meuse- Argonne, American Cemetery

Post by joseyclosey » Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:23 pm

Spent some time in Verdun during September in which time we visited some of the military cemeteries of WWI. I think this is the appropriate time to post some of the photos i took.
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Looking up to the chapel...

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The chapel itself, "In Sacred sleep they rest."

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Some of the graves in this the largest of American military cemeteries in Europe.


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In contrast and only a few miles away the more sombre German military cemetery at Nantillois.

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Unusually for German cemeteries, headstones.

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The French Cimetiere National Douamont, close to Verdun.

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The Ossuary overlooks the cemetery

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Re: Meuse- Argonne, American Cemetery

Post by DuncaninFrance » Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:55 pm

Thanks Joe. I have spent time there too, especially at Douamont. It leaves a lasting impression on you.
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