The Mine Craters of Leintrey
On 16 July 1916, four mines were detonated underneath the French lines. An entire company (100-150 men) of the 162e régiment d'infanterie was blown up. Today, the craters (each 60 meters in diameter and 15 to 20 meters deep) can be visited.
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- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Meurthe & Moselle Tourisme
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- Memorial 162e Régiment d'infanterie - Leintrey
- Memorial N. de Camondo - Leintrey
- Memorial 2nd US Cavalery Regiment - Leintrey
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