Pozières is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Tourist Spot Attractions In Pozieres
1. Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland MemorialBeaumont Hamel The Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial is a memorial site in France dedicated to the commemoration of Dominion of Newfoundland forces members who were killed during World War I. The 74-acre preserved battlefield park encompasses the grounds over which the Newfoundland Regiment made their unsuccessful attack on 1 July 1916 during the first day of the Battle of the Somme.The Battle of the Somme was the regiment's first major engagement, and during an assault that lasted approximately 30 minutes the regiment was all but wiped out. Purchased in 1921 by the people of Newfoundland, the memorial site is the largest battalion memorial on the Western Front, and the largest area of the Somme battlefield that has been preserved. Along with preserved trench lines, there are a number of memorials and... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
2. Chateau de PierrefondsPierrefonds The Château de Pierrefonds is a castle situated in the commune of Pierrefonds in the Oise département of France. It is on the southeast edge of the Forest of Compiègne, northeast of Paris, between Villers-Cotterêts and Compiègne. The Château de Pierrefonds includes most of the characteristics of defensive military architecture from the Middle Ages, though it underwent a major restoration in the 19th century. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Soldier Monuments in Albert France
Whilst on a visit to the Somme battlefields I stopped off in the town of Albert. As a monument to the soldiers who fought in the battles in the areas during the First World War there are a number of statues have been erected throughout the town. These include a French soldier (in from of the train station), a Scottish piper, an Australian and a British 'tommy' (around the Place d'Armes) and a German soldier (in the Jardin Public Arboretum).
The backing track was created using Garageband with the musical loops Courier Strings, Longing Strings 02 and Skyline Piano.
La Bataille de la Somme, une histoire de famille
Ces mots ne sont pas de Stéphanie mais de son grand-père, écrits dans ce même endroit, dans les tranchées, il y a 100 ans, pendant la bataille de la Somme, événement majeur de la Grande Guerre. Ces textes, elle les a découverts en 1988.
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Centenaire de la Grande Guerre dans la Somme
Les principaux musées et mémoriaux de la 1ère guerre mondiale. Commémorations du 1er juillet. somme14-18.com