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Arc de Triomphe in WWI & WWII: Memory and Marches

Historically grounded account of the Arc’s role during WWI and WWII.

1/25/2026
12 min read
Historic procession near the Arc

The Arc witnessed grief and victory alike — a threshold for civic emotion.


WWI

  • Post‑1918 mourning: A nation sought focus.
  • 1920 interment: Unknown Soldier — anonymity honors all fallen.

WWII

  • Occupation: Axis weighed under subjugation.
  • Liberation: Plaza reclaimed as civic space; flags restored.

Moments at a Glance

Era Event Practice
WWI Unknown Soldier Annual wreaths
WWII Liberation Public marches

Historic memory

Über den Autor

Cultural Historian

Cultural Historian

Als Paris‑Liebhaber und Reiseschreiber habe ich diesen Guide erstellt, um Besuchern zu helfen, die Geschichten des Arc zu erleben — von triumphaler Ambition bis zu stiller Erinnerung.

Tags

WWI
WWII
Remembrance
Processions
Unknown Soldier

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