Antananarivo in Antananarivo Renivohitra, Analamanga, Madagascar — Africa (Indian Ocean)
Malagasy Soldiers Memorial
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 28, 2024
1. Malagasy Soldiers Memorial
Aux soldats Franηais = Malgaches morts pour la France
To the French Malagasy soldiers who died for France
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 18° 54.94′ S, 47° 31.301′ E. Memorial is in Antananarivo, Analamanga, in Antananarivo Renivohitra. It is on Unnamed pathway just north of Rue Ramahatra, in the median. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, specifically in Sub-Saharan Africa, in the Indian Ocean, at one of the Indian Ocean Islands and on the Swahili Coast. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: I - Rovan'antananarivo (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Rova of Antananarivo (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Ny Lemak'i Betsimitatatra / Ny Farihin'anosy / Ny Toerana Misy Ireo Minisitera (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Fiangonana (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Lapa Mahitsielafanjaka
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Also see . . . Madagascar's participation in World War I. (Submitted on October 19, 2024.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 28, 2024
2. Malagasy Soldiers Memorial
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 28, 2024
3. Malagasy Soldiers Memorial
Two "poilus" flank the entrance to the memorial.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 28, 2024
4. Malagasy Soldiers Memorial
The image seen here, obviously now painted in a golden color, was for many years painted black, hence the local name for the memorial, the "Black Angel".
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, August 28, 2024
5. Malagasy Soldiers Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 17, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
