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Battlefield Study: France - 4 May 2015 ¥ Notre Dame de Lorette - the vantage point from this site provides the geographical and physical relevance of the ridge, illustrating how it dominates the area. The memorial pays tribute to the memory of soldiers who died in the First World War. The 580,000 names are listed in alphabetical order, without any distinction for rank or nationality. Co-located in location is the French Army Cemetery, providing a powerful reminder of the extreme sacrifice of the French Army in this area. ¥ Cabaret Rouge British Cemetery - several Canadians killed in the area are buried this Commonwealth cemetery that has the remains of 7,650 fallen servicemen. It is named after a popular local cafe in the early days of the First World War that was destroyed by shell fire in March 1915. The colourful name lived on as a British communications trench and later as a cemetery. Cabaret Rouge has a close connection to the Canadian Army, as hundreds of Canadians who were killed at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 were ultimately laid to rest here. This is also the cemetery from which the "unknown" soldier, now entombed at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, was exhumed. ¥ Ecoivers Military Cemetery - this is representative of Commonwealth cemeteries located in the Divisional rear areas, showcasing how close they were in relation to the battle. Twenty-eight Patricias are buried here. ¥ German Cemetery at Neuville-St-Vaast - illustrates that the Germans suffered heavily during the war as well. There are 44,830 soldiers buried in this war cemetery that was established by French military authorities between 1919 and 1923. A relief map is positioned at the cemetery entrance to provide a visual perspective of the terrain. ¥ Bois Carre British Military Cemetery - There are more than 500 fallen from the First World War buried in this cemetery, including 26 Patricias -- many of whom were killed on 9 April 1917.¥ 3rd Division Monument - th
Battlefield Study- France - 4 May 2015 9
Battlefield Study: France - 4 May 2015 ¥ Notre Dame de Lorette - the vantage point from this site provides the geographical and physical relevance of the ridge, illustrating how it dominates the area. The memorial pays tribute to the memory of soldiers who died in the First World War. The 580,000 names are listed in alphabetical order, without any distinction for rank or nationality. Co-located in location is the French Army Cemetery, providing a powerful reminder of the extreme sacrifice of the French Army in this area. ¥ Cabaret Rouge British Cemetery - several Canadians killed in the area are buried this Commonwealth cemetery that has the remains of 7,650 fallen servicemen. It is named after a popular local cafe in the early days of the First World War that was destroyed by shell fire in March 1915. The colourful name lived on as a British communications trench and later as a cemetery. Cabaret Rouge has a close connection to the Canadian Army, as hundreds of Canadians who were killed at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in April 1917 were ultimately laid to rest here. This is also the cemetery from which the "unknown" soldier, now entombed at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, was exhumed. ¥ Ecoivers Military Cemetery - this is representative of Commonwealth cemeteries located in the Divisional rear areas, showcasing how close they were in relation to the battle. Twenty-eight Patricias are buried here. ¥ German Cemetery at Neuville-St-Vaast - illustrates that the Germans suffered heavily during the war as well. There are 44,830 soldiers buried in this war cemetery that was established by French military authorities between 1919 and 1923. A relief map is positioned at the cemetery entrance to provide a visual perspective of the terrain. ¥ Bois Carre British Military Cemetery - There are more than 500 fallen from the First World War buried in this cemetery, including 26 Patricias -- many of whom were killed on 9 April 1917.¥ 3rd Division Monument - th