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Montfaucon-d’Argonne – village ruins

  • September 30, 2017
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Montfaucon-d'Argonne

Montfaucon American Monument is a monument commemorating the American victory in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive during World War I. It is located in Montfaucon-d’Argonne close to Romange-sous-Montfaucon (American cemetery and museum). Immediately behind the Monument you find the ruins of the village with the remains of the church still visible.

Montaucon d'Argonne,Montfaucon American Monument is a monument commemorating the American victory in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive during World War I. It is located in Montfaucon-d’Argonne in Lorraine, France. The American Battle Monuments Commission maintains the monument.

The monument is made of a large Doric-style granite column, on top of which stands a statue symbolizing liberty. The monument was built near the ruins of the ancient village, destroyed during World War I. It commemorates the American victory during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of 26 September 1918 to 11 November 1918, during which the United States army forced the German army to retreat. On the walls of the foyer is an account of the battle. The monument overall pays homage to the troops who served there. The observation platform of the memorial can be reached by ascending two hundred thirty four stairs, and offers a view of the battlefield.
Behind the monument you find tge ruined church at Montfaucon-d’Argonne and village. The blocky structure is a German World War I observation post.

More on: www.cheminsdememoire.gouv.fr/en/

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