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This is the fort's entry into the war

The Ossuary of Douaumont is an impressive memorial that holds the remains of more than 130,000 unknown French and German soldiers who died during the Battle of Verdun (1916). The bones are visible through small windows in the base – a confronting reminder of the horrors of war. In front of the ossuary is the Nécropole nationale de Douaumont, the largest French military cemetery of the First World War, with 16,142 graves, including a Muslim and Jewish plot. The complex was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2023.

Since 2006, a monument has stood on the hill of Douaumont in memory of the 30,000 Muslim soldiers who died for France during the First World War. Inaugurated by President Jacques Chirac, it consists of a semicircular gallery with Arab architectural elements. In the middle is a column with the inscription: “À la mémoire des soldats musulmans morts pour la France”. The monument recognizes the diversity of the French army and honors the contribution of soldiers from North Africa and other parts of the then French empire.

Small memorial column so that Henri Waechter would never be forgotten. Note the concrete block with iron rod in it next to the memorial. Such blocks were used to attach barbed wire. You will find many of these remains in the entire area.

Heavily damaged shelter can be viewed from outside. Access to the bunker complex is prohibited.

Fortunately, you will find this sturdy staircase here. This way you can easily overcome a height difference of tens of meters. Know that in the Grote you had to bridge such height differences under mortar fire or other war violence.

Memorial for Maurice Coutier who died in his observation post. Now it is a place of solace and reflection for family and friends.

Location of a personal memorial. In the vicinity of the forts Vaux and Douaumont you will come across several personal memorials. These were erected by the grieving families who were left behind.