Verdun had a significant military presence from the end of WWII until Charles de Gaulle pulled France out of NATO’s integrated military command in 1966. Surrounded by woodland and set in landscaped grounds, this is the largest US WWII military cemetery in Europe. The cemetery is a 30-minute drive east of Metz via the A4 motorway.
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Lorraine American Cemetery
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14.53 MILES
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4. Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte
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