Monument aux morts des chars d'assaut
Monument aux morts des chars d'assaut, War memorial in Berry-au-Bac, France.
The monument features granite walls with bronze decorations, displaying names of fallen tank crews from World War I on its central structure.
On April 16, 1917, the location marked the departure point for 128 French tanks during the Nivelle Offensive, resulting in 180 casualties.
Sculptors Maxime Real del Sarte and Roger de Villiers designed this memorial, which was officially unveiled on July 2, 1922.
The memorial stands along departmental road 1044, with informational panels explaining the historical context of tank warfare in World War I.
A full-scale replica of a Schneider CA1 tank, installed in 2017, stands near the memorial to illustrate the original equipment used.
Location: Berry-au-Bac
Inception: 1922
Creator: Maxime Real del Sarte, Roger de Villiers
Made from material: granite, marble, bronze
GPS coordinates: 49.40444,3.90222
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
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