Le Quesnel Memorial, Canadian military memorial in Le Quesnel, France.
This war memorial is a granite block that rests on a circular stone terrace, surrounded by footpaths, maple trees, and a holly hedge border. The site is small in scale and organized around a central area for remembrance.
The memorial marks August 8, 1918, when Canadian forces launched a major offensive that led to the collapse of German defenses. This date is remembered as the beginning of Germany's final defeat in the war.
The inscriptions in English and French on the memorial show the connection between Canada and France during the First World War. Visitors can read these bilingual texts and understand the shared history of both nations.
The memorial sits about 20 kilometers southeast of Amiens and can be reached by car via the D934 highway or by taxi from the city. The surrounding area is flat and open, making the location straightforward to find.
The site marks the exact spot where Canadian forces reached their furthest advance during the Battle of Amiens. This point represents the maximum extent of their military push into this region.
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