Monument commémoratif de Monsec, War memorial on Montsec Ridge, France
The circular colonnade monument stands on a hill at 1,230 feet elevation, featuring a bronze relief map of the Saint-Mihiel military operations.
The American Battle Monuments Commission constructed this memorial between 1929 and 1932 to honor soldiers who fought in the Saint-Mihiel Offensive of 1918.
The monument incorporates classical Greek architecture with Doric columns and stylized eagles, designed by architect Egerton Swartwout to represent international cooperation.
Visitors can observe World War I trenches and German military tunnels while accessing panoramic views of the former battlefield areas.
The structure survived World War II despite artillery damage and remains one of three major American monuments commemorating World War I in France.
Location: Montsec
Address: 55300 Montsec, France 55300 Montsec
Phone: +33383800101
GPS coordinates: 48.88940,5.71280
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
The French memorial sites and museums of World War I bear witness to the events of 1914-1918. The monuments, military cemeteries, forts, underground quarries, and interpretation centers present major battles like Verdun and the Somme. These places preserve the remnants of the battles and document the history of French and allied soldiers through objects, photographs, and period documents.
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