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THE FORT DE VAUX

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A symbol of the heroism of the First World War poilus at Vaux-devant-Damloup, which can still be visited on foot today.

Built between 1881 and 1881, the fort became a symbol of the heroism of the Poilus of the First World War. Stuck in the centre, in front of a ridge bristling with powerful structures, the Germans sought solutions to the wings of the device as early as March 1916. After relaunching their offensive on the left bank of the Meuse, the Kronprinz troops turned to the fort of Vaux in the east. In April and May, the surroundings of the structure are protected body and soul. Despite the arm wrestling match, the redoubts fell one after the other. Close to the goal, the Germans launched a general assault on Fort Vaux. Without being able to react, the 250 defenders who make up his garrison saw the trap close in on them. On the morning of June 1st, the struggle subsided. With grenades, gas and flame throwers, the attackers progressed. On June 7, 1916, after a slow agony, overwhelmed by thirst, the defenders surrendered Vaux on the orders of Commander Raynal. Today, the fort can still be visited on foot and allows a better understanding of the soldiers' lives.


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MelLomprez
Visited in february 2022
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Fort plus petit que celui de Douaumont mais pas moins intéressant. Audio-guide conseillé afin d'entendre le vécu de soldat de l'époque. Bien se couvrir car frais et humide (tout petit aperçu du coup de ce que les soldats ont dû supporter)
Dobbelyou
Visited in june 2018
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Je recommande l'audio-guide qui permet de ne pas se contenter de la visite du fort mais aussi d'en connaitre les évènements et les détails qui nous échaperaient.

Lieu de mémoire très interessant.
casper84
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Si vous voulez faire la visite du fort de Douaumont également, il faut prendre le billet commun ce qui fait 13,5 euros pour 2 personnes.
A l'entrée on vous propose soit une feuille de papier soit un audio guide. Je conseille l'audio guide. En effet il est très bien réalisé avec des photos, des vidéos, des schéma qui nous permettent de mieux comprendre la vie et les batailles du fort. La visite dure 45 minutes et nous ne nous sommes pas ennuyés même si les salles ne sont pas remplies d'objet

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