Monument commémoratif de Critot

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Rue de la Gare - Intersection D12 -, 76680 Critot
This monument pays tribute to the soldiers of the 8th Company of the 20th Battalion of Chasseurs à Pied (Foot Chasseurs), whose depot was in Boulogne-Sur-Mer, who fell victim to a rail disaster during the 1870 war between France and Germany. During this conflict, the Critot commune was close to the front line, and there was intense fighting for control of the railroad lines.
Following the defeat at Sedan and the advance of the Prussians, troops were moved to regroup. The 20th Battalion of...

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Monument commémoratif de Critot
Rue de la Gare - Intersection D12 -, 76680 Critot
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