Château-Thierry American Monument

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Château-Thierry American Monument
France
File:30th Infantry Division Monument Front2.JPG
For the involvement of US forces during World War I
Location near Château-Thierry, France
Designed by Paul Cret
Alfred Bottiau

The Château-Thierry American Monument is a World War I memorial, dedicated in 1937, located near Château-Thierry, Aisne, France. Architecturally it is a notable example of Stripped Classicism.

Situation

The memorial is situated upon Hill 204[1] and commands a wide view of the valley of the Marne River. It is located about 54 miles (87 km) east of Paris, 4.5 miles (7.2 km) southeast of the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial, and 17 miles (27 km) southwest of the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial. It commemorates the achievements of United States forces that fought in the region during World War I.[2] In 1918, the 2nd and 3rd United States Infantry Divisions took part in heavy fighting around the area during the Second Battle of the Marne, which took place during the wider German Spring Offensive.[3] The 4th Marine Brigade, which made a name for themselves in the Battle of Belleau Wood, fought as part of the 2nd Infantry Division. The bodies of a number of US servicemen who were killed during the fighting are interred in cemeteries nereby.[1]

Two stone pylons mark the entrance to the memorial from Highway N-3 which runs from Paris to Château-Thierry.[2] The monument consists of a double colonnade rising above a long terrace,[2] as designed by Paul Philippe Cret.[4] On its west facade are sculptured figures representing the United States and France.[2] The sculptor was the French-American artist Alfred Bottiau.[4] The English inscription reads, "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."[4] 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.[2]

The Belleau Wood US Marines monument is located near the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery, about 9.3 km northwest.[5]

Gallery

  • 1952 André TOISON et la Maquette Cote 204.jpg

    André Toison with a maquette

  • 30th Infantry Division Monument Front.JPG

    Detail of the building

  • American Monument Chateau Thierry Battle Map.jpg

    Battle map on the front of the monument

  • Chateau-Thierry American Monument English Dedication.jpg

    Dedication text in English

Notes

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See also

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Government document "Chateau-Thierry American Monument, American Battle Monuments Commission".

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External links

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Frommer's France 2011, p. 350.
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  3. ↑ Homsher 2006, p. 32.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 The American Battle Monuments Commission 1983, p. 15.
  5. ↑ Homsher 2006, p. 33.
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