Verdun Memorial, Military museum and war memorial in Verdun, France
The Verdun Memorial is a war museum near Fleury-devant-Douaumont housing over 2,000 objects including weapons, uniforms, photographs, and personal items from World War I spread across three exhibition floors. The collection documents military operations and soldiers' daily experiences throughout the conflict.
The memorial was founded in 1967 under the patronage of Maurice Genevoix on the former railway station site where fierce fighting erupted during the 1916 Battle of Verdun. Its establishment aimed to preserve this pivotal battleground for future generations to understand.
The museum displays personal belongings and uniforms from soldiers of both nations, allowing visitors to see the human side of the conflict. These objects help people understand the shared sacrifice across enemy lines.
The museum is straightforward to navigate with clear signage and access to multiple viewing areas and documentation resources throughout the building. Plan to spend several hours to properly explore the collections and study materials available.
The top floor features panoramic views of surrounding fields through digital kiosks revealing how the war-scarred terrain transformed from 1916 to today. This interactive link between past and present helps visitors grasp the scale of destruction that occurred here.
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