Later, we went to the German Cimetery of Fricourt
This German cimetery, built by the French military authorities in 1920, is one of the biggest of the Somme. Indeed, more than 17027 German soldiers are buried here.
German group listens to the guide
It is an impressive cemetery of black metal crosses.
This cemetery is also famous because the body of Manfred von Richtofen, also know as » the Red Baron » (a legend of the German aviation) was laid to rest there until 1925.
This german pilot is considered the top ace of the war, being officially accredited with 80 air combat victories.
Manfred von Richtofen (2 May 1892 – 21 April 1918)
The article written about the visit to the cemetery of Fricourt by Edouard, Robin and Alexis, with the help of Clémence and Valentin (student journalists of the ESJ).