Trench Warfare
Examine the conditions and strategy of World War I combat at Verdun.
Educational trip
Theatres of Conflict: France in the World Wars
Verdun's trenches. Normandy's beaches. Silence heavy with names. Walk the ground where Europe nearly ended, and help keep its memorials standing.
From$1100 per person
Duration7 days, 6 nights
SubjectsHistory, Political Science
LevelsGrades 7-12, University
Overview
About this journey
A poignant journey through the battlegrounds and memorials of France’s First and Second World Wars. From the trenches of Verdun and the beaches of Normandy, this trip provides a deep understanding of these pivotal global conflicts and their legacy.
- Examine the trench warfare and human cost of the Battle of Verdun
- Analyze the D-Day landings and their strategic significance
- Explore how France memorializes and teaches its wartime history
- Reflect on the political legacy of the World Wars in modern Europe
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Moments from the journey
From the preserved trenches of Verdun to the beaches of Normandy, this journey walks the ground where twentieth-century history was decided.
Key themes
What students investigate
Discover how the ground itself preserves the history and legacy of two world wars.
D-Day & Liberation
Analyze the strategic significance of the Normandy landings.
Memory & Memorialization
Explore how France commemorates and teaches its wartime past.
Political Legacy
Connect the World Wars to the formation of modern Europe.
What's included
Sites and visits
- Verdun BattlefieldHistoric World War I battlefield illustrating trench warfare and its devastating human impact.
- Normandy BeachesIconic landing sites of D-Day and a turning point in the liberation of Europe.
- Mémorial de CaenMuseum exploring the causes, events, and consequences of the Second World War.
- Douaumont OssuaryMemorial honoring the soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Verdun.
- Omaha Beach American CemeteryTribute to the Allied forces who fought during the Normandy landings.
Explore and reserve
Ready to walk the ground where history turned?
This journey through Verdun and Normandy connects battlefield history to lasting political legacy.