French monument and mass grave Kemmelberg

At the top of the Kemmelberg stands a memorial column since 1932, in memory of the many French soldiers who fell. They fought here in April 1918 during the Battle of the Kemmelberg. This ‘Monument aux Soldats Français’ symbolizes the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria. The memorial column is therefore often called ‘Den Engel.’ This monument overlooks the French mass grave at the foot of the Kemmelberg.

The mass grave was established at the end of World War I. After the 'Battle of the Kemmelberg', a large number of fallen soldiers were left on the battlefield. The mass grave is the resting place of more than 5,000 French officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers from WWI, of which only 57 individuals could be identified.

Extra info:
Open for viewing from sunrise to sunset.
Free access.

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