Hi everyone,
I want to tell you about
one of my favorite war museums, Les Invalides, in Paris, France.
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| The very beautiful Les Invalides |
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I love this museum because
it has a timeline from when Napolelon the 1st was in power through WW1 and 2.
You learn about the military history of France with models and many maps
(I'm a map lover!).
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| These maps show allied powers take over Italy to stop Mussolini |
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My favorite exhibit
focuses on WW2. I find WW2 fascinating because the war was such a brutal
conflict, and almost every country in the world participated.
What interests me most is
Hitler's rise as he takes over Europe, and his inevitable fall.
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| A large WW2 tank |
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Les Invalides also has an
exciting history. It used to be an army base, holding thousands of weapons, and
many cannons for the French.
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| I feel bad for whoever had to cary these cannons in war time! |
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| A very accurate model of the trenches, or fox
holes, in the first world war
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The French Revoluion began
when the commoners and soldiers alike stormed Les Invalides to steal
weapons.
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| A mob attacks the bastille. |
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Les Invalides also holds
the tomb of Napoleon, and some of his generals.
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| Such a big tomb, for such a little guy |
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This museum is
great, if you love history and weapons. Sometimes museums can be boring for
kids, but this is a great museum for kids, and especially boys!
Thanks,
Emmanuel
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