The Meier's German Adventure

This morning we left the hotel bright and early to go visit the battlefields of Verdun. During World War II, the French were defending Verdun against the Germans, (genau). It became the sight for a long and furious battle. Although the Battle of Verdun began in February 1916, the region entered the conflict in 1914. The first fort that we visited (originally there were 19 forts)was Fort de Vaux. In the picture you can see the remains of 75mm gun turrets that the kids are climbing on.