Monument du Squelette on summit of Mort-Homme, near Verdun


The Monument du Squelette in the forest of Mort-Homme northwest of Verdun, was erected by veterans of the French 69eme Division d'Infanterie which suffered devastating losses here between April 5 and May 31, 1916. It stands on Cote 295, the highest hill in the Foret du Mort-Homme.


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Location: Morthomme Verdun Meuse Lorraine
Photo credit: © David Crossland / Alamy / Afripics
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