Hunspach in Bas-Rhin, Alsace, Lorraine, Champagne-Ardenne, France — Western Europe
Honneur aux combattants invaincus
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Honor to the Undefeated Defenders
Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2026
1. Honneur aux combattants invaincus / Honor to the Undefeated Defenders Marker
Qui, malgré l’armistice du 25 juin 1940, refusèrent de se rendre et ne déposèrent leurs armes qu’en juillet, sur ordre formel du haut commandement français.
Sous le haut patronage de M. le secrétaire d’État aux Anciens Combattants, avec le soutien du ministère de la Défense – Direction de la mémoire, du patrimoine et des archives – et l’approbation du président de la République.
Honor to the Undefeated Defenders
Despite the armistice of June 25, 1940, they refused to surrender and laid down their arms only in July, following a formal order from the French High Command.
Under the patronage of the Secretary of State for Veterans, with the support of the Ministry of Defence’s Directorate of Memory, Heritage and Archives, and with the approval of the president of the Republic.
Erected 2004 by French Ministry of Defence and Office of the Secretary of State for Veterans.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 48° 57.989′ N, 7° 54.716′ E. Memorial is in Hunspach,
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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, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: En hommage / In Tribute (here, next to this marker); Defenders of the Maginot Line (here, next to this marker); Le fort de Schoenenbourg / Schoenenbourg Fortress (within shouting distance of this marker); Canons de 120 mm / 120 mm Guns (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bloc 8 : entrée des hommes / Block 8: The Men’s Entrance (about 180 meters away).
Photographed by James Hulse
2. Honneur aux combattants invaincus / Honor to the Undefeated Defenders Marker - Middle Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2026
3. Honneur aux combattants invaincus / Honor to the Undefeated Defenders Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
