79th Infantry Division in Alsace Plaque
Details:
On the upper left of the monument.
PlaqueA circular, rust-toned metal plaque set atop an old stone pedestal illustrates the liberation route of the 79th U.S. Infantry Division in Alsace during World War II. It features the names and liberation dates of key villages along with directional arrows showing the divisions advance. The inscription VOUS ĘTES ICI (You are here) pinpoints the memorials location, while the Cross of Lorraine symbolizes the divisions historic insignia. Stylized outlines of the Vosges and Foręt Noire (Black Forest) represent the regions prominent geographic landmarks.
Source of photos: Niederschaeffolsheim town hall
Monument Text:
Commemorates:
Units:
79th Infantry Division
United States Army
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Lorraine Campaign
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