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Dunkirk, France - Monument des Fusiliers Marins
Dunkirk, France - Monument to the French Navy (Monument des Fusiliers Marins), erected in 1929 to celebrate the role of the French naval gunners throughout the First World War.
circa 1930s
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Angel Dunkirk Fusiliers Gunners Jan16 Leading Marines Marins Monuments Obelisk Remembrance Statues Wings 1929 Deco
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This evocative photograph captures the Monument des Fusiliers Marins, or Monument to the French Navy, located in Dunkirk, France. Erected in 1929, the monument stands as a testament to the bravery and heroism of the French naval gunners during the First World War. The monument's design, inspired by the Art Deco style popular in the 1920s and 1930s, features an obelisk topped with an angel holding out wings, leading one to contemplate the guardian presence of the marines and their role in protecting the shores of France. The monument, which is over 12 meters high, was built to commemorate the sacrifices made by the French naval forces during the war, particularly during the Battle of Dunkirk in 1918. The inscription on the monument reads, "Aux Fusiliers Marins Morts Pour La France," which translates to "To the Dead Marines Who Died for France." The photograph, taken in the 1930s, showcases the monument in all its grandeur, with the angel's wings stretching out towards the sky, symbolizing the eternal nature of the marines' sacrifice. The monument, which is still standing today, continues to serve as a reminder of the important role the French Navy played in the First World War and the enduring legacy of those who served.
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