Cantigny American Monument, France 1st Infantry Division

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1- Cantigny American Monument, Somme - France

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Here is some pics from monument about the Battle of Cantigny in France during WWI

This American Memorial, constructed by the United States Government is located in the village of Cantigny, Somme, France about 50 miles southwest of the Somme American Cemetery and Memorial. This monument is dedicated to the first large offensive action by an American Division which took place during World War I.

 

The 28th Infantry Regiment of the First Division, operating under the French X Corps, captured the town of Cantigny from German Troops on the 28th of May, 1918. Counterattacks were launched by the Germans for the next two days, including an intense 72-hour bombardment from hostile guns of ail calibers. In the end, the American First Division had lost no ground and the Germans were compelled to accept defeat. This victory furnished the Allies a concrete example of the fighting ability of the American troops, who were then beginning to arrive in France in large numbers.

 

Another individual impacted by Cantigny was Colonel, then Major, Robert R. McCormick, editor and publisher or the Chicago Tribune, who commanded the 1st Battery, 5th Field Artillery, First Division, at the start of the battle. Il a été évacué lors de la bataille à cause des effets des gaz toxiques et de la grippe espagnole. He was evacuated during the battle due to the effects of poison gas and Spanish influenza. Quand il revint à Wheaton, IL, qu'il a rebaptisé sa succession, Cantigny de Red Oaks Farm, en l'honneur ceux avec lesquels il a servi. When he returned to Wheaton, IL, he renamed his estate, Cantigny from Red Oaks Farm in honor those with whom he served. À son décès, sa succession a été transformé en parc Cantigny un jardin de 500 acres lotissement deux musées, les jardins formels, et un parcours de golf à l'échelle nationale reconnue d'utilité publique. Upon his death his estate was turned into Cantigny Park a beautiful 500 acre estate housing two museums, formal gardens, and a nationally recognized public golf course.

 

I take the photos in 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[YankeeSpirit76]

"He was evacuated during the battle due to the effects of poison gas and Spanish influenza"

 

Wow. Talk about a double whammy.