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A man in his flying machine

Alister Aldridge's new publication takes us back in time, the true events take place in a small market town in the heart of Burgundy. In September 1912, the small town of Arnay-le-Duc, in Burgundy, was transformed into a magnificent artificial garden to welcome thousands of visitors. Among them were dozens of senators, members of Parliament, and mayors. The association of 5 agricultural unions organized a series of festivities for 3 days to honour farmers and the rural populations. Dances, concerts, an agricultural fair, gymnastics shows, fireworks, and an award ceremony for the veterans of the Franco-Prussian were on the program. (more…)

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

The small city of Kayserberg is a must-see in the region. Located in the Kayserberg valley between the Vosges and the Alsatian plain, this medieval city with a population of 2,700 inhabitants is typical of the local architecture. (more…)

La Somme 100 years ago

The Franco-British offensive of the Somme The Somme is to Britain what Verdun is to France. One of the most remembered events of the Great War, and one of the most brutal and catastrophic battles in human history. (more…)

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

Fort Douaumont is a symbol of the bloody battle of Verdun that took place from February 1916 to December of the same year during the First World War. A small part of the outside fortifications (more…)

#Verdun2016

Visiting the battlefields of Verdun Verdun is a small city in the French North-East. Its location, in a valley close to the Belgian, Luxembourgian and German borders, makes the city an important strategic place. Furthermore, it is one of the passage points to cross the Meuse river. As such, Verdun has throughout history been a battlefield in the numerous conflicts opposing France to its neighbours. (more…)

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The First World War mobilized millions of men and women across the world. Among them were famous people, famous from before, during or after the conflict. The following list contains the name and short story of some of these men who served in the French army : (more…)

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

The 21st of April 1941 saw the official opening of the Natzwiller-Struthof, a concentration camp located in the annexed region of Alsace. Though the numbers are not precise, it is estimated that among the 52,000 people that were deported in the camp around half of them did not survive. (more…)

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

On the 29th of August, the allied powers are unable to stop the German advance on the western front. Some parts of France are already under complete German occupation. Paris, a German target, felt threatened by this advance and the French government made the decision to leave Paris and settle in the city of Bordeaux, in the South. (more…)

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

After the disastrous battles of Morhange, Sarrebourg and the retreats in this last half of the first month of the war, the II French Army is asked to defensively deployed in what is called the " Trouée de Charmes ", a large territory in the Meurthe-et-Moselle, not far from the city of Nancy. The Trouée is a large territory empty of any fortifications. (more…)

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

While Brussels has fallen to German soldiers, in France, the soldiers of the Empire and the Republic were once more fighting in the city of Mulhouse. The nearby town of Dornach became the theater of heavy combats the 19th of August. Supported by artillery and helped by a regiment of sappers, France finally win the fight in Mulhouse. Hundreds of casualties are reported both sides and around a thousand German soldiers are made prisoners. Generally, the French forces are pushing on in Lorraine. But several divisions are falling back behind the Meuse river. The 19th and 20th of August, the battle of Sarrebourg. On the 19th, the first fights between French…

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

On the 17th of August 1914, the French offensive continues. However many attacks are launched without an enemy in front. The German forces have slightly retreated and when French troops entered the city of Sarrebourg ( Lorraine region ) the 18th, it had been abandoned. The population of the city applauded the French troops. A sentiment of joy spread in the air, but many townsfolk warned the soldiers. This pretended German retreat is a trap, there are not far from the city in great number, more numerous than the French and better equipped in artillery. And they were right. In the afternoon of the 18th of August, patrols encountered heavy…

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

The 16th of August 1914 is an important day in the beginning of the First World War. The totality of the BEF, the British Expeditionary Force, has completed its landing in France. But hundreds of kilometers away from French soil, in the Adriatic sea, an event will mark the start of naval warfare in the First World War. (more…)

First World War: 14th of August 1914

On the 14th of August 1914, the army of Alsace launched a massive attack on German positions. The 1st and 2nd French armies attacked on the directions of Morhange and Sarrebourg where in a couple of days, massive engagements between France and Germany would occur with almost 900,000 soldiers engaged. The 14th of August is mostly spent in moving troops, with skirmishes here and there. The German forces were highly outnumbered compared to the French soldiers and several villages were abandoned at the sight of the red pants advance. The cities and towns that fell last week are taken back, Mulhouse and Thann are once again under French control. At…

First World War: 13th of August 1914

The army of Alsace, formed in the aftermath of the defeat at Mulhouse, finally received its commander, General Paul Pau, mutilated veteran of the Franco-Prussian war. The same day, the 13th of August, the army of Alsace launched an attack on the village of Montreux-Vieux and its surroundings. Montreux-Vieux became the first Alsacian village to be taken by the French army. (more…)

First World War : 11th of August 1914

Following the defeat near Mulhouse and the force retreat the French high commandment created an " Army of Alsace " with at its head, General Paul Pau. He will join his army on the 13th of August. The same day, France declares war to Austria-Hungary, answering to their declaration of the 10th and cuts all diplomatic relations with the Empire. While the hope of a quick victory in Alsace and Lorraine is gone, the French army offered the Germans a heavy resistance in the Meuse ( Lorraine region ). The small village of Pillon is taken but the German army is confronted by hundreds of French poilus in the neighboring village of…

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

On the 9th August, at Mulhouse and its surroundings, yesterday's victory felt short for the soldiers. The officers knew that a great amount of German forces were very close but disagreement in the leading ranks lead to the soldiers keeping their positions. The French artillery unsuccessfully fired at a German train during the entire morning. A train that was transporting more and more enemies to the nearby forest. At the end of the afternoon, an attack launched by a corps ( the VII ) plus another division, forced the French troops to retreat after resisting several hours. The retreat was success, despite being the target of German artillery. The French regiments organized…

First World War: 8th of August

After the successful operations of the 7th of August, the French Ie Army continued its offensive in Alsace and quickly captured Mulhouse on the 8th of August. The industrial city was easily taken and Paris celebrated General Bonneau's victory. The French forces were then able to establish their front-line between Thann and Mulhouse. However, if not a single German soldier could be sighted in the city, they did not left their positions without gathering a lot of intelligence of the French Ie Army. In the evening of the same day, General Curé received word that a massive German force was in movement in the nearby cities and forests. The General…

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)

First World War : 19th of August 1914

First World War : 17th and 18th of August 1914

First World War: 16th of August 1914k

First World War: 14th of August 1914

First World War: 13th of August 1914

First World War : 11th of August 1914

First World War : 9th of August and the battle of the frontiers.

First World War: 8th of August

A man in his flying machine

Heritage tourism in Alsace, part II

La Somme 100 years ago

#Verdun2016 : Fort Douaumont

#Verdun2016

Three famous people who fought in the First World War

The Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp in Alsace

First World War : the Marne

A hundred years ago from the 5th September to the 12th September 1914, the first battle of the Marne happened between Germany and Franco-British troops. (more…)

First World War : 29th of August 1914

First World War : 26th of August 1914

On the 26th of August, the allied troops are retreating in front of the German advance. (more…)

First World War: 25th August 1914

First World War : 22nd of August 1914 the bloodiest day

A hundred years ago, France knew the bloodiest day of its history. Never before or after this day has France lost so many soldiers. (more…)