Canadian Memorial of Courcelette
The Canadian Memorial of Courcelette testimonies tributes to the two Canadian divisions involved in the Battle of the Somme. The Canadian forces lost 24 000 men here.
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To the right of the RD 929 road, in a very large landscaped grounds, this granite monument bears a bilingual inscription : "The Canadians corps played a valiant role in forcing back the Germans on these slopes during the battle of the Somme, september 3rd-November 18th 1916". The Canadian forces lost 24 000 men here. |
© Veterans Affairs Canada |
© CDTSomme/Anne Dessery |
Discover also the Regina Trench Cemetery |
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