Near Fleury-devant-Douaumont in Meuse, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
Command Post 30th Corps
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 18, 2024
1. Command Post 30th Corps Marker
En Ces Lieux
était le P.C. du 30e Corps, Gal Chrétien,
- 72e, 51e, 14e D.I-
qui, de la Meuse à la Woëvre soutint, du 21 au 25 Février 1916 le premier
choc de la ruée allemande en perdant les deux tiers de ses effectifs
Renforts 37e 153e D.I.-Détachée, 32e D.I.
was the command post of the 30th Corps, General Chrétien,
- 72nd, 51st, 14th D.I-
which, from the Meuse to the Woëvre sustained, from February 21 to 25, 1916
the first shock of the German rush by losing two thirds of its personnel
Reinforcements 37th 153rd D.I.-Detached, 32D.I.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 49° 11.245′ N, 5° 25.892′ E. Memorial is near Fleury-devant-Douaumont, Grand Est (Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne), in Meuse. It is on Route 112 0.8 kilometers south of Grand Est Route 913, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: D112, Fleury-devant-Douaumont, Grand Est 55100, 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, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers
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Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 18, 2024
2. Command Post 30th Corps Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
