École-Militaire in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Marechal Gallieni
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 13, 2024
1. Marechal Gallieni Memorial
La ville de Paris
Ce monument a ete erige a la suite d’une souscription publique organisee par la Ligue Maritime et Coloniale Francaise
“J’ai recu le mandat de defendre Paris contre l’envahisseur. Ce mandat je le remplirai jusqu’au bout Paris le 3 septembre 1914”
Gallieni
To Marshal Gallieni
The city of Paris
This monument was erected following a public subscription organized by the French Maritime and Colonial League
"I have received the mandate to defend Paris against the invader. I will fulfill this mandate to the end.”
Paris, September 3, 1914
Gallieni
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 48° 51.223′ N, 2° 18.707′ E. Memorial is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in École-Militaire. It is at the intersection of Avenue de Tourville and Place de Vauban, on the left when traveling west on Avenue de Tourville. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 2 Av de Tourville, Paris, Île-de-France 75007, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marie Émile Fayolle (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Military Medalists Memorial (about 120 meters away); An Appeal from His Majesty Mohammed V (about 120 meters away); Hubert Lyautey (about 150 meters away); Sosthène Mortenol (about 240 meters away); Simone Weil (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Quartier General du Marechal Gallieni (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Alexandre Druhot (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Regarding Marechal Gallieni. The monument to Gallieni has been the target of protests due to his policies during military actions in French colonies. The monument itself is also judged by some to be in poor taste, with the four women of the monument supporting his statue representing major world cultures (African,
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 13, 2024
2. Marechal Gallieni Memorial Reverse
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Also see . . . Joseph Gallieni at Wikipedia.
Joseph Simon Gallieni (24 April 1849 – 27 May 1916) was a French military officer, active for most of his career as a military commander and administrator in the French colonies where he wrote several books on colonial affairs.(Submitted on August 12, 2024.)
He was recalled from retirement at the beginning of the First World War. As Military Governor of Paris he played an important role in the First Battle of the Marne, when Maunoury's Sixth Army, which was under his command, attacked the German west flank. A small portion of its strength was rushed to the front in commandeered Paris taxicabs.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 13, 2024
3. Marechal Gallieni Memorial
Photographed by E. Le Deley, Paris, November 5, 1914
4. General Galieni reviewing the military preparations
Photographed by E. Le Deley, Paris, June 4, 1916
5. Funeral of General Gallieni
This photo was taken only a few hundred meters from his memorial (the marker).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 12, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5. submitted on August 13, 2024.
