Sunday, August 26, 2007

Franco-British Memorial, Thiepval

This memorial is visible for many km & stands 45m high. Its 16 pillars bear the names of 73,367 men, the "Missing of the Somme" who died in the battle of the Somme & have no known grave. In behind is a cemetery with both French & British graves. In the back right hand corner, you will find 2 lonely Canadian graves.

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