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Ovillers-La-Boisselle

La Boisselle Mine Crater

Ovillers-La-Boisselle

La Boisselle Mine Crater

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La Boisselle Mine Crater

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Trou de mine de La Boisselle (Lochnagar Crater)

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Location: Ovillers-La-Boisselle, Péronne, Hauts-De-France, France

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Paul_C

September 20, 2023

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Lochnagar Crater is the largest artificial mine crater of the First World War on the Western Front. It was created by a massive explosion of 60,000 pounds of explosives under German lines on July 1, 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. You can go around the crater on a walk and learn about its history thanks to the information panels. You can also pay your respects to fallen soldiers by visiting the memorial cross and memorial plaques.

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Paul_C

September 22, 2023

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Lochnagar Crater is the largest artificial mine crater of the First World War on the Western Front. It was created by a massive explosion of 60,000 pounds of explosives under German lines on July 1, 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. You can tour the crater and discover its history thanks to the information panels. You can also pay your respects to fallen soldiers by visiting the memorial cross and memorial plaques.

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