Arc de Triomphe Inscriptions: How to Read the Names

Understand the Arc’s inscriptions with a simple reading method and symbol glossary.

2/12/2026

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Inscriptions bind stone to story.

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Battles: Outer surfaces.
Generals: Inside passage.
Underlines: Those killed in action.

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Cultural Historian

Som Paris‑entusiast og rejseskribent har jeg skabt denne guide for at hjælpe besøgende med at forbinde sig med Arc’ens historier — fra triumferende ambition til stille erindring.

Arc de Triomphe Inscriptions: How to Read the Names

🧾 Layout

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Cultural Historian

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