US Monuments

[Jim O]

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The World War I Montfaucon American Monument is located seven miles south of the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial and 20 miles northwest of Verdun. It consists of a massive granite Doric column, surmounted by a statue symbolic of Liberty, which towers more than 200 feet above the war ruins of the former village. It commemorates the American victory during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive during the period September 26, 1918 to November 11, 1918, when the American First Army forced the enemy to conduct a general retreat on this front.

On the walls of the foyer are an engraved map of the operations with a narrative and a special tribute to the American troops who served here. The observation platform on top of the memorial is reached by 234 steps and affords magnificent views of this battlefield.

[Jim O]

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The World War I Naval Monument at Brest, France stands on the ramparts of the city overlooking the harbor which was a major base of operations for American naval vessels during the war. The original monument built on this site to commemorate the achievements of the United States Navy during World War I, was destroyed by the Germans on July 4, 1941, prior to the United States entry into World War II. The present structure is a replica of the original and was completed in 1958.

The monument is a rectangular rose colored granite shaft rising 145 feet above the lower terrace and 100 feet above the Cours d'Ajot. It sits upon a German bunker complex at the approximate site of the original monument. All four sides of the monument are decorated with sculpture of naval interest. The surrounding area has been developed by the Commission into an attractive park.

[Jim O]

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The World War I Naval Monument at Gibraltar is located at the Straits of Gibraltar, the gateway to the Mediterranean Sea. It is a masonry archway which leads to a British Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery. Over the arch are two bronze seals of the United States and the Department of the Navy. This monument, constructed of the stone from the neighboring "Rock," commemorates the achievements of the United States Navy in the nearby waters and its comradeship with the British Royal Navy during World War I.

From this monument, located in the midst of its historic surroundings, there is a flight of steps which connects the British naval establishments below with the cemetery and the picturesque town above. Gibraltar is a port of call for many ships. A visit to the monument requires about half an hour from your arrival at Gibraltar.

[Jim O]

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On the outside of the town hall of Souilly, France is a bronze tablet identifying this building as the headquarters of the American First Army towards the end of World War I. Inscribed in French and English is the following:

HEADQUARTERS OF THE AMERICAN FIRST ARMY
OCCUPIED THIS BUILDING FROM SEPTEMBER 21, 1918
TO THE END OF HOSTILITIES, AND FROM HERE
CONDUCTED THE MEUSE-ARGONNE OFFENSIVE,
ONE OF THE GREATEST OPERATIONS OF THE WAR.

[Jim O]

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The World War I Tours American Monument located in the city of Tours, France, 146 miles southwest of Paris.

The monument commemorates the efforts of the 650,000 men who served during World War I in the Services of Supply of the American Expeditionary Forces and whose work behind the battle lines made possible the achievements of the American Armies in the field. It is located just east of the southern end of the Pont Wilson which crosses the Loire River in prolongation of the main street (Rue National) of Tours, and consists of a handsome fountain of white stone with a gold gilded statue of an American Indian holding an eagle. The surrounding area was developed into a small park by the Commission.

[Biscuit]

The National D-Day Memorial is a national war memorial located in Bedford, Virginia. It serves as the national memorial for US D-Day veterans. It stands in tribute to the valor, fidelity and sacrifice of all Allied Armed Forces during the D-Day Invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944 during World War II. In 1944, Bedford had a population of about 3,200. Because this community proportionally suffered the nation’s severest D-Day losses, the United States Congress authorized construction of the memorial in Bedford.

I don't know how to post the picture, but the memorial is pretty spectacular. Here's the link: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...aymemorial.jpg

Thanks Pat and Jim! Here it is:

[PatBC]

On the Reply screen just above where you type the text

Click on the little box just below the curved arrow pointing left. The box looks a mountian with a sun over it. That open up a bigger box post the weblink in it

[Jim O]

Originally Posted by Biscuit

The National D-Day Memorial is a national war memorial located in Bedford, Virginia. It serves as the national memorial for US D-Day veterans. It stands in tribute to the valor, fidelity and sacrifice of all Allied Armed Forces during the D-Day Invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944 during World War II. In 1944, Bedford had a population of about 3,200. Because this community proportionally suffered the nation’s severest D-Day losses, the United States Congress authorized construction of the memorial in Bedford.

I don't know how to post the picture, but the memorial is pretty spectacular. Here's the link: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...aymemorial.jpg

Originally Posted by PatBC

On the Reply screen just above where you type the text

Click on the little box just below the curved arrow pointing left. The box looks a mountian with a sun over it. That open up a bigger box post the weblink in it

Or you can click on the "paper clip" icon and attach it.

Either method will work.

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[Biscuit]

Thanks guys!

[Biscuit]

Texas memorial to WWII veterans



This monument of granite pillars and a bronze wreath was dedicated on the Capitol lawn in 2007. Texas' tribute to the "greatest generation" came one day and 62 years after the Japanese surrendered. Sadly enough, it took so long to erect it that only 2 dozen veterans were able to attend.