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Memorial Rossignol-Orée de la Foret French War Cemetery

During the Battle of Rossignol, part of the Battle of the Borders, there was a confrontation in this area on August 22, 1914 between the French colonial troops and two German infantry divisions in which thousands of soldiers died.
There is a small monument in the Orée de la Foret cemetery:
"In memory of the fighters of the 4th regiment of the French infantry.
Fell here on August 22, 1914."

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Source

  • Text: Marie-Christine Vinck
  • Photos: Marie-Christine Vinck

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