In 1916, nine Meusian villages were completely pulverized by the bombings of the Battle of Verdun. More than a century later, eight of them remained deserted, classified as an indestructible "red zone". Yet, everyone still has a mayor appointed by the Prefect, responsible for preserving their memory. More
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In 1916, nine Meusian villages were completely pulverized by the bombings of the Battle of Verdun. More than a century later, eight of them remained deserted, classified as an indestructible "red zone". Yet, everyone still has a mayor appointed by the Prefect, responsible for preserving their memory. More