WWII monument-Bruyères-Lorraine,France - World War II Memorials / Monuments on Waymarking.com

From 26 to 30 October 1944, Bruyeres was the scene of battles that pitted the 442 RCT (442nd Regimental Combat Team), American body made up of Japanese-American from Hawaii and California, and German troops. This unit was given the mission to free an American battalion circled since October 24.
At the end of the battle, were counted in this unit 800 victims, almost half of the workforce.
In memory of these battles and liberation of the city, the towns of Bruyeres and Honolulu were twinned in 1961.
The city was decorated with the Croix de Guerre 1939-1945.
02/06/2009
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Du 26 au 30 octobre 1944, Bruyères fut le théâtre de combats qui opposèrent le 442 RCT (442nd Regimental Combat Team), corps américain constitué de nippo-américains originaires de Hawaii et de Californie, et des troupes allemandes. Cette unité avait reçu pour mission de libérer un bataillon américain encerclé depuis le 24 octobre.
À la fin de la bataille, on dénombra dans cette unité 800 victimes, soit presque la moitié de l'effectif.
En souvenir de ces combats et de la libération de la cité, les villes de Bruyères et de Honolulu furent jumelées en 1961.
La ville a été décorée de la Croix de guerre 1939-1945.
02/06/2009
Lien : Wikipedia

Property Permission: Public Access instructions: It is a public plaza Location of waymark: Place Stanislas Bruyères, Vosges France Commemoration: 39/45 Date of Dedication: Not listed Access times: Not listed Website for Waymark: Not listed

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