Mémorial de Caen

museum in Caen
#7 in Caen / #463 in France
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by Benoit-caen
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The Mémorial de Caen is a museum and war memorial located in Caen, France, dedicated to the history and events of World War II, particularly focusing on the Battle for Caen and the broader Normandy campaign. Opened in 1988, the museum offers a comprehensive and moving narrative of the conflict, featuring extensive exhibits that include photographs, artifacts, and interactive displays. It also covers the lead-up to the war, the Holocaust, and the Cold War era.


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