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RavenLB

The monument is moderately interesting but the location is spectacular. It sits atop a hill where once stood a village. If you walk behind the monument, you will see the ruins of that village's church. Walking to the fron tof the monument, you can see the vista that once belonged to villagers in a peaceful time. I was taken with the siting of the monument---go to see the location but not necessarily the monument. Just too big and not in harmony.

Snailkite

Photos cannot adequately show the grand size of this monument. Adults standing at the base appear Lilliputan in comparison. The monument commemorates the American victory in the Meuse-Argonne campaign of WWI, with Victory standing triumphant 200 feet above at the top of the doric column. Upon the base are carved fasces, symbolizing power through unity (a bundle of staves being stronger than a single stave). The monument is maintained by the American Battlefield Monument Commission, whose website (ABMC.gov) supplies information about the site.While the 234 stairs may be intimidating to some, the tower is not claustrophobic, and is well lit with benches for resting. The view from the top is breathtaking, with inlaid bronze arrows pointing to the locations of important battle sites. Congress required such monuments to include a map showing the important actions of the Meuse-Argonne campaign, which is engraved in the stone walls.Montfaucon was one of the "lost towns" of France. These towns were obliterated during WWI and never rebuilt. Behind the monument are the remains of a destroyed church, a stark reminder of the civilian cost of the war and well worth visiting while there.

SarahG602

Visited this monument on such a beautiful sunny autumn day, blue sky, leaves falling, just birdsong to hear. Very peaceful and in a lovely setting. Unfortunately the steps to the top were just a bit too much.

ww1guide

This US WW1 monument is well worth the steps to the top. A magnificent view.. The old ruins of the village is good to walk through, all destroyed in 1918

JLFkin

The monument was erected on a town that was all but completely destroyed. The ruins of the old church stand as a bleak reminder behind the imposing, towering pillar.A stark reminder of the price of war both to people and structures alike.Worth a visit

mpd

In the middle of nowhere rises this wonderful monument. The town was existed in this spot but only the ruins of the church are visible now.

AVG31

We visited this location on a cold, rainy and windy day, and we were completely alone. It's not a place for a long visit, but on a clear day I assume the hike up the tower offers a wonderful view.

dougd731

Its massive 200' granite Doric column is topped by a Statue of Liberty. There is an observation platform on top of the memorial that can be reached by two hundred and thirty-four steps, giving you a superb view of the battlefield, but not by me.Immediately behind the Monument can be found the ruins of the village church.Montfaucon was founded in 587 on this high peak. The Germans took the town early in the war and raised it to the ground. They then turned this ancient church into a fortified bunker.For nearly four years the French shelled this site without result other than to completely destroy the building.Ultimately the U.S. dislodged the Bosch in September 1918 in an advance of over 30 miles--almost unheard of during that war. Here is an example of American handiwork.

BoreDa2U

A place to relax for a while enjoying the birdsong. The ruins were part of the original village which was destroyed during the 1st World War. The monument is impressive and, if you are up to it, you can climb approximately 250 steps up to the top where their is a great view.

SteveH116

The monument is made of a large Doric-style granite column, on top of which lies a statue symbolizing liberty ruins of the ancient village. It commemorates the American victory during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive of 26 September 1918 to 11 November 1918. during which the United States army forced the enemy to retreat. On the walls of the foyer is an account of the battle and pays homage to the troops who served there. The observation platform of the memorial can be reached by ascending two hundred thirty four stairs, and offers a view of the battlefield.Being fit and dynamic I powered walked up the stairs, well maybe four of the two hundred thirty four stairs, the other two hundred and thirty I may have weeped and wimpered, but finally at the top the views were worth while. A big thank you goes to The American Battle Monuments Commission, Who’s caretaker for Montfaucon (I am are sorry, I forgot his name) came and opened up the monument at 9.30am on a Sunday, so I could visit and lose a few stones in weight climbing the stairs.

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