The First World War Sommepy American Monument on the crest of Blanc Mont ridge in Sommepy-Tahure (Marne), France
The Sommepy Monument stands on the crest of Blanc Mont ridge, to the north of Sommepy-Tahure, and celebrates the 70,000 US soldiers who fought alongside the French in the Champagne region. Dedicated in 1937, it bears the insignias of the 93rd, 36th, 2nd and 42nd US Divisions and where they fought. The inscription reads: Erected by the United States of America to commemorate the achievements of her soldiers and those of France who fought in this region during World War I The monument is in the form of a tower. Visible within, through the grill in the door, is a brief summary of US operations in the area. When open to visitors, it is possible to climb to an observation platform at the top of the tower.
Size: 5760px × 3840px
Location: D320, 51600 Sommepy-Tahure, Marne, Grand Est, France, Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
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