A Memorial and Oak tree commemorating the liberation of the town by the British Commandos of the 4th Special Service Brigade, on 21 August 1944.
DOZULE
EN
HOMMAGE
AUX
COMMANDOS
LIBERATEURS
LE 21 AOÚT 1944
Dennis DELAHUNT
3rd Para Brigade
06-06-1944
George ROBERTS
7th Para Bat
11-06-1944
ARBRE
DE LA LIBERTE
20 AOUT 1944
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