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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

Om författaren

Cultural Historian

Cultural Historian

Som Parisälskare och reseskribent har jag skapat denna guide för att hjälpa besökare att knyta an till bågens berättelser — från triumferande ambition till stillsam minnesstund.

Tags

WWI
WWII
Remembrance
Processions
Unknown Soldier

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