Entrance sign to the Gueudecourt Memorial, a Dominion of Newfoundland WW1 memorial, near Gueudecourt, Somme, Picardy, France.

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The Gueudecourt Memorial is a Dominion of Newfoundland war memorial that commemorates the actions of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during the Battle of Le Transloy, a sub-battle of the Battle of the Somme of World War I. Located about one kilometre northeast of Gueudecourt village, the memorial marks the spot where in October 1916 the Royal Newfoundland Regiment's played a decisive role in the capture and holding of a German strong-point. The site also marks the furthest point of advance from the July 1st starting line of all British units during the Battle of the Somme.

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Size: 3624px × 2359px
Location: Gueudecourt, Somme, Picardy, France
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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