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Macedonia: French Military Cemetery in Skopje

Categories: Eastern & Central Europe, Western Europe, France, Morocco, North Macedonia, Senegal, History, International Relations, War & Conflict

Volan presents [1] a photo and video story about the French Military Cemetery in Skopje that houses the remains of 2,930 soldiers from France and its colonies, including Morocco and Senegal, who have fallen during World War I on the Macedonian Front [2], aka Salonika front (1915-1918). The site presents a historical and architectural landmark, with а commanding view of the old part of the town.