Morhange Memorial Space (Lorraine Campaign, WW2 Museum)
Details:
The Morhange Memorial Space (Espace Mémoriel de Morhange) explores local history through exhibits on the Franco-Prussian War both World Wars. It focuses on World War II, displaying artifacts, vehicles, and military equipment, including a GMC truck and a Willys Jeep. The museum has several displays about the 761st Tank Battalion - "The Black Panthers", an African-American Tank unit that fought in the area during the war.
The museum also features exhibits the soldier life, dioramas, and weapons, highlighting the role of U.S. forces in the area during WW2. The exhibit alos include displays on the French Resistance in the area. The memorial space also includes a beautiful wall mural of two actions where Ruben Rivers and Junior Spurrier won their respective Medal of Honor medals.
Monument Text:
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
26th Infantry Division
35th Infantry Division
3rd US Army
4th Armored Division
6th Armored Division
761st Tank Battalion
French Army
French Resistance
Resistance
United States Army
Wars:
WWI
WWII
Battles:
Lorraine Campaign
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