Monument Américain du Blanc Mont

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51600 Sommepy-Tahure
A former German observatory, the Blanc-Mont site saw the fall of more than 6,000 Americans.
In 1918, the young American army, trained and equipped by the French and British allies, was commanded in France. by General John J. Pershing.

From summer to autumn 1918, 4 American divisions fought with General Gouraud's IVth Army on the Champagne front. On October 3rd of 1918, the 2nd American Division and its Marine Brigade seized the fortified ridge of Blanc-Mont (210m).

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Monument Américain du Blanc Mont
51600 Sommepy-Tahure

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