Clermont-Ferrand war memorial, War memorial in Clermont-Ferrand, France.
The Clermont-Ferrand war memorial is a monument featuring a central stone figure of a soldier hurling a grenade, surrounded by three relief panels. These panels display different combat scenes from World War I representing various moments and locations of conflict.
Sculptor Maurice Vaury created this memorial in 1923 to honor local soldiers who died during World War I. The work emerged after the major battles of 1914 to 1918 and became a central symbol of mourning and remembrance for the whole community.
The memorial displays scenes of World War I with soldiers and officers that visitors can observe, showing how the city honors those who fell and the solidarity shown among fighting men.
The memorial stands in a public space and is easy to access without any entrance requirements or admission fees. Visitors can walk by at any time to view the sculptures and relief panels from the outside.
The three relief panels each show a different aspect of war: officers leading troops, soldiers fighting under extreme conditions, and comrades helping wounded fighters. This composition was an intentional choice to portray not only heroism but also compassion and human connection during warfare.
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