Monument Details

The Memory Space (l’Espace Mémoire) WW2

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Details:

Across a small bridge of the Rue des Tilleuls, above the historic building.

Museum

The Memory Space (l’Espace Mémoire) is a unique type of museum telling the history of the local area during World War 2 through its numerous objects. Each object is connected to a special story telling the history of the opposing forces and local citizens during the winter of 1944-45 fighting through the Maginot Line and during Operation Norwind in the Bitche area. The 100th Infantry Division also known as the "Century" Division or the "Sons of Bitche" played a prominent role in this area during WW2.

Among the poignant stories is that of an American flag hand-made by a local citizen and flown over the city after its liberation in March 1945. The Memory Space has identified the local citizens and US Army Captain involved in this famous photo.

Memory Space Website (for Opening times and other details):

https://www.tourisme-paysdebitche.fr/visites-decouvertes/histoire-memoire/espace-memoire/

Monument Text:

Commemorates:

Units:

100th Infantry Division

397th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division

398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division

399th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division

7th Army

Wars:

WWII

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