Moroccan Division Memorial
Moroccan Division Memorial is a memorial in Givenchy-en-Gohelle, Arrondissement of Lens, Hauts-de-France. Moroccan Division Memorial is situated near the scenic viewpoint Canadian National Vimy Memorial, as well as near the battlefield Battle of Vimy Ridge - April 9th - 12th, 1917.
- Type: Memorial
- Also known as: “Monument aux morts de la Division Marocaine”
- Inscription: “Aux morts de la division Marocaine Sans peur sans pitie”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Canadian National Vimy Memorial and Canadian Cemetery No. 2.
Canadian National Vimy Memorial
Scenic viewpoint
Canadian Cemetery No. 2
Cemetery
Givenchy Road Canadian Cemetery
Cemetery
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Liévin and Avion.
Liévin
Town
Photo: JÄNNICK Jérémy, Public domain.Avion
Town
Photo: Maitre So, Public domain.
Moroccan Division Memorial
- Categories: war memorial and historic site
- Location: Givenchy-en-Gohelle, Arrondissement of Lens, Pas-de-Calais, Hauts-de-France, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
50.37925° or 50° 22′ 45″ north
Longitude
2.76961° or 2° 46′ 11″ east
Open location code
9F249QH9+MR
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=memorial
Wikidata ID
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Battle of Vimy Ridge - April 9th - 12th, 1917 and Broadmarsh Crater.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Canadian Vimy Memorial Upper Parking and The Bulger Memorial Sculpture.
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