First Special Service Force Memorial , Menton, Cote d'Azur

Discussion in 'War Cemeteries & War Memorial Research' started by Owen, Aug 23, 2009.

  1. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Believe it or not this is the only WW2 related photo I took on holiday.
    Anyone have more info on the FSSF liberation of Menton ?

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    Owen, Aug 23, 2009
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  2. Peter Clare

    Peter Clare Very Senior Member

    A little info from Wiki

    Menton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


    Menton was the only sizable settlement captured by Italy during its invasion of France in June 1940. Following the armistice of June 22, 1940, two thirds of the territory of the commune was annexed by Italy. The annexation lasted until September 8, 1943. Although officially returned to Vichy France, Menton was in fact occupied by Nazi Germany until its liberation by American and Canadian troops of the First Special Service Force on September 8, 1944.[6]
     
    Peter Clare, Aug 23, 2009
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  3. Buteman

    Buteman 336/102 LAA Regiment (7 Lincolns), RA Patron

    Believe it or not this is the only WW2 related photo I took on holiday.[​IMG]

    Only one photo, I think you should be ashamed of yourself!!:lol:
     
    Buteman, Aug 23, 2009
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