Moroccan Division Memorial, War memorial in Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France
The Moroccan Division Memorial is a war memorial in Givenchy-en-Gohelle built from stone with inscribed text honoring fallen troops. It stands in this historically significant area along with other monuments dedicated to those who died in combat.
The memorial was erected to remember a breakthrough during World War I when troops from Morocco captured a key hill position against German forces. This event became a turning point in the fighting that took place in this region.
The memorial honors soldiers from North Africa who served in the French Army and whose presence in this region remains visible today. The inscriptions tell the stories of people who came from far away to fight in a foreign land.
The memorial is located along a road between two major towns in the region and is easy for visitors to reach. Recent work has made the site more accessible for those who come to pay respects.
The regiments of this division received rare military decorations that were normally given to very few units. This honor shows how important their contribution was considered by the French leadership.
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