This is a replica of Le Monument Aux Morts which was created by sculptor Edmond De LaHuerdrie in 1921 as a memorial to the 44 men from Trevieres, France who died in World War 1. The sculpture, Victory Holding a Sword, was damaged on D-Day. When it was recast for the National D-Day Memorial, the damage was symbolically preserved.
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What a fine Monument - thank you for showing this!
ReplyDelete...a good subject for black and white.
ReplyDeleteA fine looking monument, and it is interesting they preserved the damaged sustained on D-Day. Perfect subject of a b&w photo
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of it. It's a powerful sculpture!
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Sad and real.
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ReplyDeletethank you very much for sharing the image of this monument which testifies to what unites our two nations over the years.I did not know this anecdote
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