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Beaumont-Hamel - Newfoundland Memorial
The building of a log cabin at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial - a memorial site dedicated to the commemoration of Dominion of Newfoundland forces members killed during World War I. The site is 9 kilometres north of Albert, France near the town of Beaumont-Hamel in an area containing numerous cemeteries and memorials related to the Battle of the Somme. The Battle was the regiments first major engagement and during an assault that lasted approximately 30 minutes was all but wiped out. Purchased by the people of Newfoundland, the site is the largest battalion memorial on the Western Front and the largest area of the Somme battlefield that has been preserved. Date: circa 1919
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1. Title: Building a Legacy of Remembrance: The Construction of a Log Cabin at Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, 1919 2.. This evocative photograph captures the process of building a log cabin at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial in France, circa 1919. The memorial site, dedicated to commemorating the Dominion of Newfoundland forces members who lost their lives during World War I, is located 9 kilometres north of Albert, near the town of Beaumont-Hamel. This area holds significant historical importance as it contains numerous cemeteries and memorials related to the Battle of the Somme. The Battle of the Somme, fought between July and November 1916, was the first major engagement for the Newfoundland regiments. Tragically, during the assault that lasted approximately 30 minutes, the regiments were all but wiped out. The site, purchased by the people of Newfoundland, is the largest battalion memorial on the Western Front and the largest area of the Somme battlefield that has been preserved. The log cabin in this image is a testament to the reconstruction efforts at the memorial site. Its construction symbolizes the enduring commitment of the people of Newfoundland to remember their fallen heroes. The cabin, along with the memorial, stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave Canadian troops during the Battle of the Somme. The Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial is a significant historical site, preserving the legacy of the Newfoundland forces and their role in World War I. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the reconstruction process, providing a tangible connection to the past and the ongoing efforts to remember and honor those who gave their lives for their country.
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