Fort Douaumont: The largest and most notorious fort in the Verdun defence line. It was taken by the Germans in 1916 and later recaptured by the French.
Douaumont Ossuary: A memorial and ossuary where the remains of tens of thousands of unknown French and German soldiers lie. It is an impressive place of remembrance and tribute.
The Verdun-Douaumont area is rich in historical sites, trenches, forts and monuments that show the horror and scale of war. The area attracts many visitors every year to commemorate the First World War.
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