Bellicourt in Aisne, Upper France, France — Western Europe
Bellicourt American Monument
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 9, 2024
1. Bellicourt American Monument
Chipilly Ridge ∙ Gressaire Wood ∙ Warfusee-Abancourt ∙Montbrehain ∙ Quennemont Farm ∙ Gouzeaucourt ∙ St. Souplet ∙ Puisieux ∙ Mont Mazinghien ∙ Bellicourt
Erected by the United States of America in commemoration of those American units which served with the British armies in France during the World War
27th Division ∙ 80th Division ∙ 11th Engineers ∙ 11 Corps ∙ 30th Division ∙ 33rd Division ∙ 6th Engineers
Map showing attack of the 2nd American Corps composed of the 27th and 30th Divisions which resulted in breaking the strongly fortified Hindenburg Line in this vicinity
September 24-30 1918
24-30 septembre 1918
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 49° 58.501′ N, 3° 13.889′ E. Monument is in Bellicourt, Hauts-de-France (Upper France), in Aisne.
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 2 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Somme American Cemetery (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); a different marker also named Somme American Cemetery (approx. 1.6 kilometers away).
Also see . . .
1. Bellicourt American Monument. American Battle Monuments Commission website entry:
"The 27th and 30th Divisions came to the vicinity after fighting in Belgium earlier in September 1918. The St. Quentin Canal Tunnel passes beneath Bellicourt and Bony. It was part of the Germans formidable Hindenburg Line, which was broken by the American troops in a brilliant offensive in September
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 9, 2024
2. Bellicourt American Monument Reverse
The monument includes a large map of the area of operations and an orientation table to assist in locating nearby landmarks.
2. Battle of St. Quentin Canal. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 10, 2024.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 9, 2024
3. Bellicourt American Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
