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Canadel Military Necropolis
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The small size of this national necropolis in no way diminishes the grandeur of the events with which the memory of the 13 soldiers buried here is associated.
They belonged to the African commando unit that launched an all-night assault on the German batteries at Cap Nègre to cover the Allied landings scheduled for dawn on August 15, 1944. Chief Warrant Officer Texier, in charge of operations, was killed during the difficult climb. The soldiers fought alongside the Ducourneau commando and...
They belonged to the African commando unit that launched an all-night assault on the German batteries at Cap Nègre to cover the Allied landings scheduled for dawn on August 15, 1944. Chief Warrant Officer Texier, in charge of operations, was killed during the difficult climb. The soldiers fought alongside the Ducourneau commando and...
Openings
All year 2024 - Open everyday
Location
Contact National Necropolis
- www.golfe-sainttropez-tourisme.fr
Spoken languages
Environment
- Close to a public transportation
- Village 2 km away
- Bus stop < 500 m
Access
- From the road that serves La Mole, the RD 27.
