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U. S. History, with over 1 million troops engaged. French and British Forces also attack along the west front. The 70 battle culminated in the november 11th armistice that ended world war. One man were standing in front of the pennsylvania monument dedicate in 20 1927 to honor the troops of 1927 many of them in the gore division, that were involved with liberating the town, which was involved in a operation that ultimately involved 1. 2 million soldiers. So you grew up not far from here, you explored these battlefield on many occasions, as a young, man and today as a battlefield guide. Yes i was born in a small town about 15 miles away. I grew up close to the are grown forest. I was discovering bone troves, then i became interest in the, war where is the frontline if we found bones here, thats what sparked my interest. Ive been working in several countries. I started working as a professional tour guide. I specialize in world war ....