Mametz in Carnoy-Mametz in Somme, Upper France, France — Western Europe
The Welsh Memorial of Mametz
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 10, 2024
1. The Welsh Memorial of Mametz Marker
Six jours après la prise du village, le bois de Mametz est toujours aux mains des Allemands.
La division galloise l'attaquera par l'Est le 7 juillet 1916.
Après une progression lente et incertaine, elle l'investit dans sa quasi-totalité le 11 juillet.
Epuisée, elle évacuera le secteur après avoir perdu 4000 hommes dont 600 tués et 600 disparus.
Le Mémorial, représentant un dragon, symbole du Pays de Galles, est inauguré le 11 juillet 1987.
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The Welsh Memorial of Mametz
Six days after the capture of the village, Mametz Wood was still in the hands of the Germans.
The Welsh Division attacked from the east on 7th July 1916, and after advancing slowly and uncertainly, it occupied the wood almost completely by 11th July.
Exhausted, it evacuated the sector after losing 4000 men, including 600 dead and 600 missing.
The Memorial, a dragon - the Welsh national symbol – was inaugurated on 11th July 1987.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 1916.
Location. 50° 0.838′ N, 2° 45.389′ E. Marker is in Carnoy-Mametz, Hauts-de-France (Upper France), in Somme. It is in Mametz. It is on Bois Santin north of Route D64, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carnoy-Mametz, Hauts-de-France 80300, France. Touch for directions.
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 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: In Memoriam / Ein Hatgofion (a few steps from this marker); The Battle for Mametz Wood (a few steps from this marker); Bazentin (approx. 1.9 kilometers away); Peake Wood Cemetery (approx. 2.4 kilometers away); Fricourt German Military Cemetery (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); Fricourt (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); Devonshire Cemetery (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); The 8th and 9th Devons Memorial (approx. 3.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carnoy-Mametz.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 10, 2024
2. The Welsh Memorial of Mametz Marker
The Mametz Wood over which the Welsh fought is in the distance to the west.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
