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In a brochure entitled "A Call for Peace, Because Peace Is Possible," Father Klaus Schäfer of the Pallottine Order (Societas Apostolatus Catholici), founded in the mid-19th century by Saint Vincent Pallotti, writes: "The large military cemeteries of the two World Wars, not only those located in France, clearly demonstrate that former enemies can become friends. After the two bloodbaths of these nations, there were no recriminations about who shot first, who was more guilty, who was more cruel... instead, there was a clean break and a genuine new beginning. For this reason, the large military cemeteries of the two World Wars are worthy of being declared World Heritage Sites. This is not to elevate war to the status of culture, but to show the world that even after such a bloody past, peace is possible. Europe has shown us: PEACE IS POSSIBLE. Former enemies can become friends, true friends." (Fr. Klaus Schäfer SAC)

As a memorial to the endless number of war dead, such a “Cimetiere militaire” – in German they are usually referred to as a “war cemetery” or “soldiers' cemetery” – is still very important today. "Now you, O Lord, let your servant depart in peace, as you said..." says the so-called "Song of Simeon" (Gospel of Luke chapter 2, verse 29). However, the many people buried here by no means died in peace, but rather became victims of war and an inhumane tyranny. The most important and at the same time enduring function of military or honorary cemeteries or war cemeteries is to keep the memory of this suffering alive and - every generation anew (!) - to remind us of the lasting preservation of peace.

The Marne is the largest river in France. It has a length of 514 km. It is the main tributary of the Seine. Its name is integrated into that of four French departments. At this place the river is quite shallow and there is algae in the water

A touching, evocative place that, like so many in France, recalls the misery of the world wars (in this case the first).

Lovely park with nice apple trees, a washhouse with art representing the fable The lion and the hunting donkey. Part of The Fabulous Labyrinth.

The monument is dedicated to the two battles of the Marne. The site was chosen by Marshal Foch. The ossuary contains the bones of 1,500 unknown soldiers. In front of the chapel you have a magnificent view of the Marne Valley.

More than 2,500 soldiers who fell during the spring offensive of 1918 are buried here. Originally they were distributed to various cemeteries in the surrounding communities, but by 1933 they were reburied in this central cemetery.

The Memorial to the battles of the Marne is a chapel located in the upper part of the town of Dormans (Marne). It is one of the four national monuments dedicated to the First World War;