Vauclair Abbey

Bouconville-Vauclair, France (FR)

This Cistercian Abbey, founded in 1134, was largely destroyed by French artillery in 1917 during the Nivelle offensive when the Germans used it as an ammunition and supply dump.

Vauclair Abbey

Bouconville-Vauclair, France (FR)

This Cistercian Abbey, founded in 1134, was largely destroyed by French artillery in 1917 during the Nivelle offensive when the Germans used it as an ammunition and supply dump.

Military - Damage, Religious - Christianity
Links: pierreswesternfront.punt.nl
By: Dania

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French National Cemetery Craonnelle

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