The photograph above was taken on 12 July 1915. On this day, motorised ambulances, first aid tents, etc. offered by Russia to France, its ally, are gathered in the main courtyard. The French Minister of War, […]
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Les Invalides during the Great War, seventh episode : Russian ambulances in the main courtyard
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Les Invalides during the Great War, sixth episode : The Garibaldis in the service of France
On 28 January 1915, Giuseppe, Ricciotti and Santo Garibaldi visited the Musée de l’Armée and were received by General Niox, director of the Musée de l’Armée. They were three of the many grandsons of the […]
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Les Invalides during the Great War, fifth episode : opening of the Hôtel des Invalides
The crowd has come through the gates of the Hôtel des Invalides and moves towards the main courtyard. Since 1915, three times week, on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 12 midday to 4 p.m., the public […]
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