Le Mort Homme

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 battlefield, First World War 1914-1918, historic site
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Site of one of the most contested high-points of the Battle of Verdun (1916) the village of Cumieres-le-Mort Homme was totally destroyed during the battle, and the surrounding terrain was so completely devastated that it was decided not to rebuild the village (unlike many others destroyed during the war).

www.firstworldwar.com/diaries/verdun_lemorthomme.htm
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Coordinates:   49°14'16"N   5°15'49"E
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