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Monument aux Morts Avranches / War Memorial Avranches

(France - Basse-Normandie - Avranches)

The war memorial is situated just before the Hotel de Ville (City Hall) of Avranches. The monument was originally a World War I memorial (there are many of these in this region), but during the Second World War it was damaged by fierce fighting. The damages are still visible and give it a good symbol for both World Wars.

In addition, on the front of the monument is a new plaque commemorating the victims of war.

Source

• Text: Ewoud van Eig
• Photos: Ewoud van Eig