Then and now pictures

This is something  i like very much;to visit the places i 
have seen at old photos.
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Abri du kronprinz, headquarters dugout of Crown Prince Wilhelm.
Located in "Bois de la Gruerie",Argonne.
The picture to the left is taken before1928 and to the right 1999.

An apt memorial erected by the French 69ème Division d´infanterie on the summit
of cote 295,Mort-Homme:"They have not Passed".
The picture to the left is taken before1928 and to the right 2000.
(at the old picture a canon is placed at the right side of the monument)

The memorial of the French 40ème Division d´infanterie on Cote 295,Mort-Homme.
The picture to the left is taken before1928 and to the right 2000
( It´s look like a different monument on the modern photo,if someone
know anything about that;please let me know)

Nearby the "Ossuaire" is the monument "André Thome-Soldat du Droit".
The picture to the left is taken in 1940 and to the right 2000.

An observation post at fort Douaumont with the "Ossuaire"in the background.
The picture to the left is taken in 1940 and to the right 2000.

A pillbox and a observations post at fort Douaumont.
The picture to the left is taken 1918 and to the right 2000.

The Lion Memorial at the Chapelle Sainte Fine crossroads commemorates
the French 130ème Division and its allies.
The picture to the left is taken before1928 and to the right 2000.

Fort Souville and general Corvisart.
The picture to the left is taken 23 Mars 1917 and to the right 2000.

On top of fort Souville.
The picture to the left is taken 28 july 1916 and to the right 2000.

The Tavannes tunnel.
The picture to the left is taken 1920 and to the right 2000.
( My cousin Jonas has taken the right one)

Tranchée des baionnettes at Douaumont.
The picture to the left is taken before1928 and to the right 2000.

Tranchée des baionnettes.
The picture to the left is taken before1928 and to the right 2000.
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My sources at this page:

"Guides illustres Michelin des champs de bataille (1914-1918) Verdun Argonne"
"Before endeavours fade"by Rose E.B.Coombs
"Verdun images de Iènfer" by Yves Buffetaut
"Schicksalswende am Douaumont" by Werner Lahne

 

Klick here if frames are missing