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In February 1916, the Germans broke into Fort Douaumont. Captain Charles De Gaulle was captured.

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Now that's what I call fighting in close quarters. Good intense action scene, very good, cheers, Robin.
 
What's left above ground gives some idea of the explosive destruction wrought by German Artillery.

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...and the commanding heights looking over the German approaches...

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...retractable gun turret
 
...but underground, it's a different story....

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...a system of reinforced tunnels that service the gun turrets and firing apertures
 
Bob, I have to say I am envious of you visiting Verdun, a trip to the 'Ye old toy shop' is about as far a field I have been for ages...one day I get there. I see you must have been kicking the cat back then, the cane is a give away.
Wayne.
 
waynepoo said:
Bob, I have to say I am envious of you visiting Verdun, a trip to the 'Ye old toy shop' is about as far a field I have been for ages...one day I get there. I see you must have been kicking the cat back then, the cane is a give away.
Wayne.
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Cane? That's a scale rule in disguise....:)
 
Fantastic photos of Verdun/Douaumont. I would love to visit Verdun someday, but don't think it will happen. I have been fascinated by the battle since reading Horne's The Price of Glory when I was in high school in the late 60's. Have read everything I could get my hands on about the battle since then. Your picture of the retractible MG turret shows well how important Ft. Douaumont was in terms of dominating the German approaches. Great shots. -- Al
 
lancer said:
Fantastic photos of Verdun/Douaumont. I would love to visit Verdun someday, but don't think it will happen. I have been fascinated by the battle since reading Horne's The Price of Glory when I was in high school in the late 60's. Have read everything I could get my hands on about the battle since then. Your picture of the retractible MG turret shows well how important Ft. Douaumont was in terms of dominating the German approaches. Great shots. -- Al
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We had a very economical stay in the north of France using a system like 'Farmstay' called the 'Gites' - the price is slightly dearer than regular home rental but the Gites were fully equipped - four of us were accommodated for around $150 per week each. And our host farmer was very informative. Having a base meant we were able then to cook for ourselves, which provided further economy. We spent most of the time around Armentieres; Verdun was a bonus on the way back home in the South but you could spend a week seeing all of the sites around Verdun - and the atmosphere of history is tangible. It's well worth the effort.
 
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