🇫🇷 Visiting France's Largest WWII Museum: Mémorial de Caen

This morning, we explored the renowned Caen Memorial Museum—a profound journey through history. 📍 Why Caen? As the former capital of Lower Normandy, Caen played a pivotal strategic role during the D-Day landings but suffered devastating destruction in the war. 🏛️ The Museum at a Glance Built on the site of an old German bunker Houses 8,000+ artifacts and 100,000+ historical documents Focuses on 20th-century history, particularly WWII and its global aftermath Opened in 1988 to honor Caen’s resilience and promote peace & reconciliation 🌍 Unique Perspective One of France’s largest WWII museums, it also highlights the Pacific and Far East theaters—reminding us of the war’s worldwide impact. ✨ Why It Matters More than a museum, it’s a testament to humanity’s darkest and brightest moments. #France #WWII #History #Normandy #NeverForget 🕊️