6th Armored Division Monument -Elvange Forest
Details:
On the outskirts of the forest south of the village of Elvange on the rue de la Fôret.
MonumentA 6 foot polished grey granite monument dedicated to the 42nd Cavalry Squadron of the 6th "Super Sixth" Armored Division. It has two flags on it, a French and US one, and a tile base in front of it with a cross of Lorraine.
Monument Text:
A tous les Français
La France a perdu une bataille
mais la France na pas perdu la guerre
notre patrie est en péril de more
luttons tous pour la sauver
18 juin 1940
General De Gaulle
Cest par cette piste forestière
ou une patrouille du 42 escadrons de cavalerie
de la 6 DB US libera Elvange le 20.11.1944
après quatre années d'occupation nazie
honneur aux soldais mores pour la
France et la liberté
English Translation:
To the French people
France had lost a battle
but France has not lost the war
our country is in mortal peril
the time to save her is now
June 18, 1940
General De Gaulle
It is through this forest track
that a patrol of 42nd cavalry squadron
6th U.S. AD liberated Elvange on 20.11.1944
after four years of Nazi occupation
honor to the soldiers who died for
France and freedom
From the population of Elvange to the American Soldiers in grateful remembrance of their sacrifice
Lest We Forget
Commemorates:
Units:
42nd Cavalry Squadron, 6th Armor Division
6th Armored Division
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Lorraine Campaign
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