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Craonne Memorial Stone

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Location: Craonne, Laon, Hauts-De-France, France

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Willem VS

June 17, 2025

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This memorial stone, located on the Plateau de Californie above the old Craonne, commemorates the fierce fighting of April-May 1917 during the Nivelle Offensive. It stands on the spot where the French army suffered heavy losses in the battle against the German defenses. The stone also pays tribute to the destroyed village of Craonne, which was not rebuilt after the war. The site is closely linked to the famous “Chanson de Craonne”, the pacifist song of the French soldiers

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MaestroG

January 11, 2024

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Craonne is special among the memorial sites for France. In addition to the tragic destruction of the place, this has to do with the unfortunate battle, the errors of the army leadership and the soldiers' protests. A testimony is the famous song "Chanson de Craonne".

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Location: Craonne, Laon, Hauts-De-France, France

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