American memorial Château-Thierry
The American memorial Château-Thierry is located on the hill 204, offers a wide view over the valley of the Marne and is about 87 km east of Paris . Not far (approx. 7.2 km southeast) is the American Aisne-Marne Cemetery of Honor. The memorial pays special tribute to the participation of American troops during the battles of Château-Thierry and Soissons (July 15-22, 1918) in the second battle of the Marne . It was built from 1929 to 1932 and inaugurated in 1933.
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Two stone pylons mark the entrance to the memorial from the N-3 motorway that runs from Paris to Château-Thierry . The monument consists of a double colonnade that extends over a long terrace. On its west facade there are allegorical figures depicting the United States and France . The sculptor was the French-American artist Alfred Bottiau. 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.
(This monument was erected by the United States of America to honor the achievements of its troops and those of France who fought in this region during the World War. It stands as an enduring symbol of friendship and cooperation between the French and American armies) .
A map is attached to its east facade for orientation.
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Coordinates: 49 ° 2 ′ 31 ″ N , 3 ° 22 ′ 18 ″ E