Close up of a column Mardasson Memorial, commemorating the Battle of the Bulge, Bastogne, Ardennes, Belgium
"n the form of a five-pointed American star, this monument was designed by the architect Georges DEDOYARD, to honour the memory of the 76,890 American soldiers killed, wounded or missing in the Battle of the Bulge." "The "Mardasson" memorial was inaugurated on 16 July 1950, and celebrates the lasting friendship between the American and Belgian people who were united by the Battle of the Ardennes in December 1944 and January 1945. The monument takes the form of a star with five points, each 31m long. Engraved in gold lettering, the story of the Battle can be read on the walls of the open gallery. A walkway situated at the summit, is accessible via a spiral staircase and offers the visitor a panoramic view of the defensive positions held during the siege of the town. There is also a superb ornate mosaic by the French artist Fernand Léger, which is completely dug into the rock. The crypt shelters three altars that celebrate the Catholic, Protestant and Jewish religions."
Size: 2415px × 3624px
Location: Bastogne, Ardennes, Belgium
Photo credit: © Maurice Savage / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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