Clermont-Ferrand war memorial, War memorial in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
The monument features a central stone statue of a soldier throwing a grenade, surrounded by three relief panels depicting different battle scenes.
Maurice Vaury designed and sculpted this memorial in 1923 to commemorate the local soldiers who died during the battles of Marne, Verdun, and Somme.
The memorial incorporates detailed relief panels showing military officers leading troops at Marne in 1914, soldiers at Verdun in 1916, and companions helping wounded fighters.
Located at the intersection with Rue du Verseau, the monument stands 4.1 kilometers east of Clermont-Ferrand town hall and remains open for public visits.
The triangular structure displays three distinct combat scenarios from World War I, each representing a specific year and battle location in France.
Location: Clermont-Ferrand
Inception: 1923
Creator: Maurice Vaury
Address: 10 Pl. Salford, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France 63000
GPS coordinates: 45.77952,3.09242
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:03
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