WW1 Memorial Sites in France, Episode 211
Join Us in France Travel Podcast
Annie Sargent
4.8 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 7 November 2018
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
On today’s episode, Annie reviews seven WW1 memorial sites in France where we remember soldiers from English-speaking countries. Soldiers from many countries fought and died in France during WW1. We remember them today on the occasion of the WW1 Armistice Centennial taking place in France on November 11, 2018.
WW1 Memorials Sites in France
France was deeply scared by WW1 and it's impossible to understand France without a basic understanding of what happened during WW1. Visiting WW1 memorial sites in France is one of the best ways to realize the deep cuts the war brought about. It will also make it possible to bring history to life for you and your children.
“World War I was the most colossal, murderous, mismanaged butchery that has ever taken place on earth. Any writer who said otherwise lied, So the writers either wrote propaganda, shut up, or fought.” Ernest Hemingway
Off the Beaten Track in North-Eastern France
It must be said that the part of France where WW1 memorial sites stand is not generally considered the most "touristy" part of the country. Some people visit France dozens of times and never make it there. That doesn't mean that they are not worthwhile, especially to those who enjoy off the beaten track parts of France and history, of course.
Seven WW1 Memorial Sites in France Dedicated to English-Speaking Soldiers
#1 Pozières
In today's episode, we start with the memorial in Pozières between Arras and Amiens. It is mostly a British cemetery and one of the most popular WW1 memorials in the area.
#2 Viller-Brettonneux
Then we move on Viller-Brettonneux where you'll find the Australian National Memorial.
#3 Fromelles
The only Australian-only war cemetery in France.
#4 Bullecourt
When in Bullecourt you can visit 3 sites:
- Musée Jean & Denise Letaille
- Bullecourt Digger
- Slouch Hat Memorial
# 5 American WW1 Memorials in France
There aren't as many WW1 memorials in France because America didn't send as many troops as other countries.
# 6 Somme American Cemetery
This cemetery is in Bony and is part of the battle of the Somme.
#7 Montfaucon American Monument
This monument is located near Verdun, not in the same area at all as the other ones mentioned here.
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | This is Join us in France episode 211. |
| 0:04.0 | Bonjoure I'm Annie. |
| 0:06.0 | And join us in France is the podcast where we talk about France. |
| 0:09.0 | It's many quirks, its history, its language, |
| 0:12.0 | and of course destinations in France you want to learn about, |
| 0:15.7 | because hopefully you'll be visiting soon. |
| 0:19.5 | On today's episode, a review of seven World War I sites in France that memorialized soldiers from English-speaking |
| 0:27.8 | countries and Commonwealth countries in honor of the World War I |
| 0:33.9 | our Mrs. Centennial coming up in just a few days |
| 0:38.0 | on November 11th. |
| 0:40.0 | Join us in France is brought to you by Patreon supporters and addicted to France, the Small Group Tour Company, |
| 0:47.0 | for people who want to enjoy France to the fullest with no stress. |
| 0:51.3 | Check out our upcoming tour in September 2019 which is open for |
| 0:56.1 | booking until Boxing Day this year. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for |
| 1:02.0 | audio feedback and also some feedback on last week's episode about people who hate Paris. |
| 1:08.0 | Starting with episode 212, so next week I'll be changing the release day of the podcast back to Sundays. |
| 1:16.0 | I'll aim for Sundays at 6 p.m. French time so if you're in the US and you're |
| 1:21.6 | subscribed to the podcast, new episodes will appear midday |
| 1:25.7 | more or less on Sundays. |
| 1:28.2 | If you're new to the show, I want to extend a special welcome to you and invite you to visit join us in France.com and make good use of the |
| 1:36.2 | search feature to find if we've talked about places you're interested in. |
| 1:41.0 | Chances are we are because we've talked about a lot of places and we have a lot of |
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