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BUZANCY (02)

Monument Commémoratif de la 1ere Division US


Texte du monument :
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First U.S. DIVISION

Counter-offensive of July 18th 1918
Second battle of the Marne

In four day of continuous attack from the line Saint-Pierre-L'Aigle – Cutry, the first division A.E.F. penetrated 11 kilometers into the German lines at this point, capturing by assault on the morning of July 21st the chateau and heights of Buzancy and the village of Berzy-le-Sec

Losses
Killed 2213
Wounded 6347

G.O. N°201. - G.H.Q. - A.E.F., Nov. 10th 1918
The commander in chief has noted in this division a special pride of service and high state of morale never broken by hardship nor battle

Contributeur : Michel SANCE









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