Mémorial du Souvenir

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Mémorial du Souvenir, World War II memorial museum in Dunkirk, France.

The museum exhibits numerous artifacts, including military equipment, uniforms, photographs, and scale models related to the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation.

Located in Bastion 32, a fortification from 1874, this structure served as the Allied Forces headquarters during Operation Dynamo in 1940.

The memorial preserves the memory of multiple nations involved in the evacuation through detailed military operation maps spanning 350 linear meters.

Visitors can watch a 12-minute archival film presentation in both French and English languages in a dedicated screening room.

The museum displays recovered aircraft engines and military artifacts retrieved from the depths of the English Channel.

Location: Dunkirk

GPS coordinates: 51.04611,2.38111

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45

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