The second of five soldiers (from L-R) the Monument aux Morts (the Five Defenders of Verdun), Verdun, Meuse département, France.

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Memorial located close to the centre of Verdun commemorates the First World War stand of the French in 1916 symbolizing "ils ne passeront pas" "You shall not pass".

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Size: 2415px × 3624px
Location: Verdun, Meuse département, France
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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