margaretdufay Posted 19 September , 2013 Author Share Posted 19 September , 2013 here are some other photos of the monument Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Bennitt Posted 19 September , 2013 Share Posted 19 September , 2013 Finally, in Longwy, the memorial to the defenders of the town in August 1914 cheers Martin B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMarsdin Posted 19 September , 2013 Share Posted 19 September , 2013 Seen on my holidays this summer in Lorraine: Another painted Poilu, in Ecouviez, right on the Belgian border, with the inscription "passer-by, whoever you are, doff your hat for those who died for you" cheers Martin B Hi Martin and All, Here's a Belgian version, not far from Ecouviez in Meix-devant-Virton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrtle Posted 17 October , 2013 Share Posted 17 October , 2013 Saint Etienne de Tinee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Bennitt Posted 6 November , 2013 Share Posted 6 November , 2013 I was up in the Cambrai area last weekend following the tanks with Forum Pal Delta and took a few pictures of poilus on local war memorials. First is Masnières Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Bennitt Posted 6 November , 2013 Share Posted 6 November , 2013 This is Havrincourt. The figure is a self-portrait of the sculptor, Lucien Brasseur. The monument was initially offered to Bayonne, which turned it down And finally Bourlon cheers Martin B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Bennitt Posted 30 December , 2013 Share Posted 30 December , 2013 Keeping this topic alive, I came across this one in the Nice suburb of Cimiez, showing the triumphant French cockerel overcoming the eagle. cheers Martin B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 31 December , 2013 Share Posted 31 December , 2013 I remember seeing a memorial in Lodève, 34, Hérault, where the women and children around the tomb were arranged in social classes. Is this unique ? Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 1 January , 2014 Share Posted 1 January , 2014 Happy New Year everyone ! In Bergues, Nord/Pas de Calais there is a memorial with a soldier lying on the ground riddled with bullets. I can't remember whether is was for which of the world wars and for soldiers or civilians. Cheers, Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 8 January , 2014 Share Posted 8 January , 2014 I would be glad to see more photos. Unfortunately I have only just bought a digital camera or I could have joined Mags and the others. Keep up the good work. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Bennitt Posted 8 January , 2014 Share Posted 8 January , 2014 I would be glad to see more photos. Unfortunately I have only just bought a digital camera or I could have joined Mags and the others. Fred Well it's time to start with that nice new camera, Fred, n'est-ce pas ?Cheers Martin B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 9 January , 2014 Share Posted 9 January , 2014 Oui, cher Martin, but I don't know how to upload photos yet. I am very old , you know ! All the best, Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 17 January , 2014 Share Posted 17 January , 2014 Over a whole week without these photos? I'm beginning to get withdrawal symptoms ! Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretdufay Posted 17 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 17 January , 2014 Here is the Portuguese monument to the French in the village of Lacouture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margaretdufay Posted 17 January , 2014 Author Share Posted 17 January , 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 22 January , 2014 Share Posted 22 January , 2014 Thanks, Mag. This one is very impressive. Cheers, Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevmc Posted 22 January , 2014 Share Posted 22 January , 2014 Mers les Bains. Relevance to me being its proximity to Le Treport. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 28 January , 2014 Share Posted 28 January , 2014 Interesting ! Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 3 February , 2014 Share Posted 3 February , 2014 More ! More ! Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghazala Posted 3 February , 2014 Share Posted 3 February , 2014 Pagny-sur-Moselle, I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghazala Posted 3 February , 2014 Share Posted 3 February , 2014 Albert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred van Woerkom Posted 9 February , 2014 Share Posted 9 February , 2014 Thanks, Ghazala ! # 220 shows a dog. Are there other memorials with a dog? Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevmc Posted 9 February , 2014 Share Posted 9 February , 2014 Albert Post #221 I don't see that this fits in as a War Monument as its on top of a church and was in position prior to the War. (Basilica constructed 1885-95) Kevin Image and details here: http://www.ww1battlefields.co.uk/somme/albert.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghazala Posted 9 February , 2014 Share Posted 9 February , 2014 Thanks, Ghazala ! # 220 shows a dog. Are there other memorials with a dog? Fred Not sure about dogs Fred.. There is a great memorial to the horses of The Great War at Chipilly.. The memorial is dedicated to those who died while fighting with the 58th (London) Division including during the Battle of Amiens in August 1918. The monument depicts an artilleryman cradling the head of his wounded horse. This divisional memorial is unusual because it includes the figure of an animal, most specifically a war horse. The inclusion of the horse pays tribute to the millions of horses who served alongside the military in the 1914-1918 war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghazala Posted 9 February , 2014 Share Posted 9 February , 2014 Post #221 I don't see that this fits in as a War Monument as its on top of a church and was in position prior to the War. (Basilica constructed 1885-95) Kevin Image and details here: http://www.ww1battlefields.co.uk/somme/albert.html Perhaps, but it is something most people on battlefield tours of The Somme wish to see, after comparing pictures of the original Madonna after she toppled over and leant precariously face down for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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