MONUMENT LECLERC

Leclerc Monument
On 12 September 1944, the Massu and Minjonnet sub-groups arrived at the level of the German army squadron, the 112th Panzer brigade. This brigade was composed of many young men with little experience. The 2nd armoured division was victorious after 3 days of hard fighting, thanks in particular to the help of the American air force
Inauguration of the monument May 14, 1950, sculptures by René Andrei (1906-1987) and architect Lestienne.
Small anecdote
Pierre Rivaut, a soldier in the 2nd armoured division, had an adventure while in the commune of Madonne-et-Lamerey. Once the war was over, he decided to find his girlfriend. After these few months of separation, he discovered that her belly had become rounder. He decided to stay and raise the child and ended his life in Madonne-et-Lamerey. Today, a small square bears the name of this hero of the liberation
Near the 2x2 lane road linking Epinal to Dompaire, exit Madonne-et-Lamerey/Dompaire.
On the spot, a monument dedicated to General Leclerc, a Corsican tank and a milestone of the 2nd armoured division. Picnic table. Starting point of the 190 km long cycle tour on the theme of the 2nd armoured division route.

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