Sommepy American Monument

Sommepy-Tahure, France

The World War I Sommepy American Monument commemorates the achievements of the American units that served in combat with the French Fourth Army during the summer and fall of 1918. More than 70,000 Americans served in the region during this time.

The monument, situated on Blanc Mont Ridge, is surrounded by vestiges of World War I trenches, dugouts and gun emplacements. It is essentially a tower of golden-yellow limestone with an observation tower on top affording an excellent view of the battlefields. Inside the entrance to the monument is an inscription describing American operations in the vicinity. The monument's site was captured by American troops.

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Sommepy-Tahure, France

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Founded: 1937
Category: Statues in France

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www.abmc.gov

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User Reviews

Wendy Zielen (4 years ago)
My grandfather was in these trenches... a profoundly moving experience to visit and better understand what these men endured.

John Culpepper (7 years ago)
A beautiful area just be aware that the tower is only open in the summer and on holidays. We made it here today and found out the hard way. Oh, well next time. The scars of the war help tell the story of the sacrifice made to take this hill and those around it.

Patricia Cousins (7 years ago)
A beautiful, well-maintained monument to the fallen American soldiers of WWI. Beautiful vistas

Steph Cowart (7 years ago)
Absolutely beautiful monument just north of Sommepy.

Mike Marra (8 years ago)
Inspiring monument to the Americans and French who fought and died here. Thank you veterans!

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