Sivry-sur-Meuse is a commune in the Meuse department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. Sivry-sur-Meuse was invaded in World War 1. Most of the houses were damaged in the Battle of Verdun. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Museums Attractions In Sivry-sur-Meuse
1. Le Memorial de VerdunVerdun The heights of Le Mort Homme or Dead Man's Hill lie within the French municipality of Cumières-le-Mort-Homme around 10 kilometres northwest of the town of Verdun in France. The hill earned tragic notoriety for being the scene of bitter fighting in the Battle of Verdun during the First World War. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Sivry-sur-Meuse Videos
Meuse-Argonne Offensive, September 26 to November 11, 1918, Scenes of Traffic Conditions
(This film is silent) National Archives Identifier: 24907 Local Identifier: 111-H-1405
Other Title(s):Historical Film, No. 1405
Scope & Content: On transportation problems. Reel 1 shows a demolished bridge at Stenay; France engrs. moving pontoons to the Meuse; supply trains crossing cratered battlefields; 103rd F.A. troops and horses pulling vehicles from mud; supplies passing through rubbled Esnes; and clogged crossroads. Reel 2, wounded are carried to the rear near Sivry. 6th, 304th, 307th, and 527th Engrs. repair roads and bridges. 28th Inf. troops rest by a roadside. 6th F.A. troops advance at Charpentry. 16th, 18th, and 26th Inf. troops advance.
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