War Memorial Longuenesse
This memorial commemorates the residents of Longuenesse who died in the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871), the First and Second World War and the war in Algeria (1954-1962).
There are a number of plaques dedicated to:
- The liberators of Longuenesse on 05-09-1944.
- General de Gaulle. Text on the plaque:
LA FRANCE A PERDU
UNE - BATAILLE
MAIS LA FRANCE
N'A PAS PERDU LA GUERRE!
GENERAL DE GAULLE
LONDRES 18 JUIN 1940
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- Text: TracesOfWar
- Photos: Corin Gelderblom
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