Château-Thierry American Monument

The World War I Chateau-Thierry American Monument is located on a hill two miles west of Château-Thierry, France, and commands a wide view of the valley of the Marne River. It commemorates the sacrifices and achievements of the Americans and French before and during the Aisne-Marne and Oise-Aisne offensives.The monument, also known as the American Aisne-Marne Memorial or Le Monument américain de la côte 204, consists of an impressive double colonnade rising above a long terrace. On its west façade are heroic sculptured figures representing the United States and France. On its east façade is a map showing American military operations in this region and an orientation table pointing out the significant battle sites.