Thiepval Memorial

Lest we forget the terrible sacrifice of so, so many young men

If you are in area by chance, or deliberately touring WWI battlefields, this memorial is a must visit. We did not pay to enter the museum next to the memorial, but the free section of the museum is ex...

Educational and moving.

A poignant and moving memorial. The Museum is very well done, engaging and informative. Splendid multilingual staff.

Impressive setting

The Thiepval Arch memorises over 70,000 allied soldiers lost in action during the 1914 to 1918 conflict on the Western front. The elevated position on a natural ridge gives a panoramic view of the sur...

Towering Memorial to Missing and the Fallen at the Somme

A worthy monument to the 72,000+ British and South African MIAs at the Somme and a memorial to their French and ANZAC brothers in arms as well. It's an imposing structure and worth taking some time t...

Impresiona

El mayor monumento-memorial en Somme, rememorando la carnicería del 1 de julio. De factura británica recuerda a los british caídos. En marzo estaba de obras (y durarán mucho) y el acceso bajo el arco ...