Heugueville-sur-Sienne
Description:
The site has several memorials including a monument commemorating Sergeant Paul Risko of the 6th Armored Division and his comrades who were hit and killed by an anti-tank gun near the bridge during World War II. The site also has an information board about the Destruction of Pont de la Roque. Heugueville-sur-Sienne and Pont de la Roque are connected during World War II due to their proximity in the Normandy region, where key military operations took place during the Allied liberation of France. Pont de la Roque was strategically significant because of its bridge over the Sienne River, which was crucial for troop movements. The area, including Heugueville-sur-Sienne, was directly impacted by the military actions as the Allies advanced through Normandy, encountering German resistance and focusing on securing and controlling vital infrastructure like the bridge at Pont de la Roque.
Address:
D20/ Rue du Mesnil , 50660 , Heugueville-sur-Sienne , 50-Manche , Normandy , France
The site is situated in Le Pont de la Roque about 2.3 km southeast of the Heugueville-sur-Sienne center. The site is located near the broken bridge of Pont de la Roque along D20/ Rue du Mesnil near the junction with D437/ Rue de la Tanguiere. Le Pont de la Roque is not a separate commune but rather a locality or hamlet within the region. It is primarily known for its strategic bridge over the Sienne River, which played a significant role during World War II. The name "Pont de la Roque" specifically refers to this bridge and the immediate surrounding area, rather than an independent administrative entity like a commune. It is associated with nearby villages and communes, such as Heugueville-sur-Sienne, which are in close proximity to this historically significant site.
Map reference (click on pin to see Lat/Long):
49.019676 -1.505223 D20/ Rue du Mesnil
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