Grand Est
At the end of the First World War, the French Army built an observation tower to monitor potential movements of the German forces.
Grand Est
Grand Est is a French region that is a merger of Elzas, Champagne-Ardenne and Lorraine.
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Grand Est
In 1926, the French Ministry of Defense unveiled plans to fortify the country's eastern borders against possible surprise attacks, such as during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870.
Grand Est
The French Vosges is full of deserted ski slopes due to the lack of snow. Fifteen ski areas have been closed in recent years, yet they have left some traces.
Grand Est
Tête des Faux is a 1208-meter-high mountain in the French Vosges, and its large stature also explains the strategic role it played during the First World War.
Grand Est
In 1904, potassium deposits were discovered in French Alsace. Potassium, or potash, is one of the most essential nutrients for plants, together with nitrogen and phosphorus. That is why potash was exploited to make fertilizer.
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