Author:
Mark Crathorne
Report:
45
Page:
95
Year:
2018
Subject Matter:
War Memorials
Excerpt:
Neuve-Chapelle was occupied by Portuguese forces in WW1. On April 9, 1918 the Germans pulverised the village and killed around 7500 Portuguese. The metal statue of Christ remained standing, even though the rest of the church was completely obliterated.
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