The American Crossing at the Marne Plaque -WW2
Details:
Mounted on the upper right side of the house’s window.
Plaque
A rectangular white plaque commemorating the American soldiers who crossed the Marne River and the canal on August 28, 1944. The plaque is written in French.
On August 28, 1944, American forces crossed the Marne River and the adjacent canal as part of their continued advance against German defenses following the Normandy invasion. This maneuver was a crucial step in the liberation of France, as the Allies aimed to push German troops eastward and prevent them from regrouping. The crossing was part of the broader effort by the U.S. XX Corps, which was instrumental in securing strategic locations along the Marne, allowing the Allied forces to maintain momentum in their offensive campaign.
Source of information: www.criticalpast.com, www.dday-overlord.com
Source of photo: www.memorialgenweb.org
Monument Text:
LE 28 AOÛT 1944 A 14 HEURES
LES AMÉRICAINS ONT FRANCH I
LA MARNE ET LE CANAL
A CET ENDROIT
English Translation:
ON AUGUST 28, 1944 AT 2:00 PM
THE AMERICANS CROSSED THE
MARNE AND THE CANAL
AT THIS LOCATION
Commemorates:
Units:
United States Army
XX Corps
Wars:
WWII