Meaux in Seine-et-Marne, ฮle-de-France, France — Western Europe
Battle of the Marne American Monument
La Libert้ ้plor้e
Photographed by Michael Manning, June 23, 2015
1. Battle of the Marne American Monument - English Side
Here speak again the silent voices of the heroic Sons of France who dared all and gave all in the day of deadly peril. Turned back the flood of imminent disaster and thrilled the world with their supreme devotion.
Erected in 1932 by the American friends of France in memory of the Battle of the Marne in September 1914
English translation
When undertaking a battle upon which depends the salvation of the nation, it is important to remember that this is not the time to look back - all efforts must be employed to attack and suppress the advancing enemy troop regardless of the cost, protecting the land and being killed rather than retreating.
Erected 1932 by American Friends of France.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 48° 58.367′ N,
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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 and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: La Tranch้e (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Construire (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Construire (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Construire (about 150 meters away); Photographier La Tranch้e (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Construire (about 150 meters away); a
Photographed by Michael Manning, June 23, 2015
2. Battle of the Marne American Monument - French Side
Photographed by Michael Manning, June 23, 2015
3. Battle of the Marne American Monument
Photographed by Michael Manning, June 23, 2015
4. Battle of the Marne American Monument
The sculptor depicted the tragedy of 1914 in the form reminiscent of the purest creations of Antiquity. France, the central personage, resembles at once a Spartan mother, ready to sacrifice her sons for the good of the nation, and, simultaneously, grief-stricken and overwhelmed, struggling to rise, heroically, her heart bleeding. Her face is a long cry of anguish, a heart-rending appeal, launched above the panic of arms, the cry of alarm of a nation which must gather all its strength. That is why the monument has been referred to as “Tearful Liberty”. - Tourisme Pays de Meaux
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 16, 2024
5. Battle of the Marne American Monument
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, November 16, 2024
6. Battle of the Marne American Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2015, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 812 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 22, 2015, by Michael Manning of Woodlawn, Tennessee. 5, 6. submitted on November 16, 2024, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
