Invasion Navies
Details:
In the square by the Tour du Portalet, on the sea side of the harbor wall.
Monument
Two large anchors frame a fieldstone monument on which is mounted 2 stone plaques. The top one honors the American, British, and French navies who participated in the invasion. French text.
Monument Text:
HONNEUR ET GLOIRE AUX MARINES
AMERICAIN, BRITTANIQUE, ET FRANCAISE
QUI PARTICIPERENT
LE 15 AOUT 1944
AU DEBARQUEMENT DE PROVENCE
RECONNAISSANCE DE LA VILLE DE
ST TROPEZ AUX COMBATTANTS
ALLIES QUE CONTRIBUERENT A NOTRE
LIBERATION
English translation:
Honor and glory to the American, British, and French Navies who participated on 15 August 1944 in the invasion of Provence. The town of St Tropez remembers the allied combatants who contributed to our liberation.
Commemorates:
Units:
United States Navy
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Operation Anvil Dragoon
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