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Description

The memorial is situated upon Hill 204 and commands a wide view of the valley of the Marne River. It commemorates the achievements of United States forces that fought in the region during World War I.

Two stone pylons mark the entrance to the memorial from Highway D1003. The monument consists of a double colonnade rising above a long terrace, as designed by Paul Philippe Cret. On its west facade are sculptured figures representing the United States and France. On its east facade is a map showing American military operations that took place in the region and an orientation table pointing out the significant battle sites.

Inscription(s)

ce monument a été érigé par les états-unis d'amérique pour commémorer les combats de leurs troupes et celles de la france dans cette région pendant la grande guerre il perpétue le souvenir de la fraternité d'armes qui unissait les forces françaises et américaines

this monument has been erected by the united states of america to commemorate the services of her troops and those of france who fought in this region during the world war it stands as a lasting symbol of the friendship and cooperation between the french and american armies

Sculptor

• Alfred-Alphonse Bottiau (Valenciennes 1889 - Valenciennes 1951), French sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

• Wikipedia, Château-Thierry American Monument.
• Université de Lille, Les monuments aux morts, France-Belgique.

Tags

• Town: Château-Thierry
• Département: Aisne
• Région: Picardie
• Country: France
• Bottiau, Alfred
• France (allegory)
• United States (allegory)
• War Memorial (France - WWI)

Locatie (N 49°2'30" - E 3°22'17") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

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