Arromanches-les-Bains in Calvados, Normandy, France — Western Europe
Arromanches-les-Bains : La Bataille d’Arromanches
Arromanches-les-Bains : The Battle of Arromanches
— Mon village se raconte —
Arromanches possédait une batterie de deux pièces d’artillerie depuis 1793. Située à la base de la falaise Est, cette batterie s’illustra lors de la bataille navale de 1811. Six canonnières venant de Boulogne faisaient route vers Cherbourg, en longeant la côte. Elles étaient équipées de quatre canons chacune. Ayant aperçu au large d’Arromanches trois navires anglaise de taille et de force plus importantes, elles s’approchèrent d’Arromanches qu’elles savaient défendue par une batterie. La bataille s’engagea le 7 septembre.
La batterie d’Arromanches porta aide aux navires français qui remportèrent le combat le 8 septembre. Un monument au sommet de la falaise Est commémore cette victoire.
English:
Arromanches had a battery with two pieces of artillery from 1793. The battery, which was situated at the base of the east cliff, won renown in the naval battle of 1811. Six gunboats from Boulogne were travelling to Cherbourg along the coast, each containing four cannons. They noticed three English ships, of larger size and strength, off Arromanches. They therefore approached Arromanches, which they knew was defended by a battery. The battle began on 7 September.
The Arromanches battery helped the French ships. They won the battle on 8 September. A monument at the top of the east cliff commemorates this victory.
Erected by avec la participation des habitants d'Arromanches. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1793.
Location. 49° 20.395′ N, 0° 37.124′ W. Marker is in Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandie (Normandy), in Calvados. Marker is on Rue Charles Laurent just south of Rue Lucien Joly, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arromanches-les-Bains, Normandie 14117, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Passerell de Route Flottante de Port Mulberry (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Allan Beckett Memorial (about 90 meters away); Mulberry Harbours Memorial (about 150 meters away); Royal Logistics Corps Memorial (about 150 meters away); L.S.T. & Landing Craft Association Memorial (about 150 meters away); Merchant Navy Seamen Memorial (about 150 meters away); Royal Air Force Beach Squadrons Memorial (about 150 meters away); Arromanches-les-Bains : Un village de pêcheurs (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arromanches-les-Bains.
Regarding Arromanches-les-Bains : La Bataille d’Arromanches. There is a parking lot near the marker. Accessing the victory monument from here is a short, but steep hike. Vehicle access and parking near the monument is available.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 643 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2015, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on October 5, 2015. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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