Australian Corps Memorial

Australian Corps Memorial

Australian Corps Memorial
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German_Addick
Muenster, Germany753 contributions
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Jul 2024 • Friends
Near Hamel stands the Australian Corps Memorial. It stands at the point where the prelude to the end of the 1. World War I. In addition to the large memorial stone, there are also remains of trenches. Although they are no longer very deep, they still hint at the structure of the plant. There are picnic benches at the car park and display boards give an insight into what is happening and people acting. A plaque is also dedicated to Manfred von Richthofen, as he was shot down nearby.
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Written August 22, 2024
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TiburonTony
Tiburon, CA371 contributions
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Nov 2018 • Friends
A little isolated but only a few kilometers from the Sir John Monash Center and definitely worth a visit. Overlooks the village of Le Hamel in what is now an extremely peaceful setting, in WWI it was the end point of the battle. Excellent commentary plaques that describe the tactics of (Gen.) Sir John Monash and the flow of the battle. This was a battle in which coordinated tactics were used extensively for the first time (aircraft, tanks, artillery) and with detailed plans; the battle was over in 93 minutes. Front line trenches still can be seen.

We went right after visiting the Monash Center which was quite busy and for the hour we were at the memorial no one else appeared. Sad really as it is a place worth visiting.
Written November 12, 2018
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Kay2210
Sydney, Australia62 contributions
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Jul 2015 • Couples
I had just finished reading Roland Perry's biography on Sir John Monash before our visit to the French battlefields in July. I wanted to go to Le Hamel (the place of Monash's Great War-turning victory in 1918). Having only recently developed an acute interest in the WW1 battles, I had no idea there was an actual memorial dedicated to the great victory.
We had just come from Villers Bretonneux, a short drive away, and saw a sign pointing in the direction of the memorial. When we arrived at the memorial, I was overwhelmed to think I was standing on the actual battlefield! The site is absolutely picturesque with the village in the background and beautiful wheat fields. I've done a lot of travelling and seen a lot of attractions, but this memorial is the one which has had the biggest impact on me. I could visualise the battle. It was a truly spiritual experience.
The memorial has plaques situated around the site explaining Monash's war-changing strategies which were the beginning of the eventual allied victory. You can also learn about the Australian involvement in the demise of 'The Red Baron'.
I had an enormous sense of triumph and pride at this site. We were the only people visiting the memorial and you can get into the actual German trenches.
It is a national disgrace that more Australians haven't got a clue about the enormous sacrifice on the Somme, let alone about Sir John Monash! If 300,000 people turn up for your funeral, you must be doing something right!
Anzac Day in Australia has been hijacked by the Gallipoli campaign. The loss of life on the French battlefields was nothing short of horrendous.
Written December 25, 2015
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Boyd J
Maleny, Australia1,780 contributions
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Jul 2019
This is the battlefield where Sir John Monash's innovative tactics prevailed and changed the course of WW1. My grandfather fought here, so it was a must-see. It's so calm and peaceful and serene now and provided an opportunity for some quiet, reflective time.
Written November 25, 2019
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Paul H
Twin Waters, Australia139 contributions
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May 2017 • Couples
We visited the memorial at Le Hamel as part of a pilgrimage we did recently to the World War 1 Australian sites. Along with Toronto Avenue Cemetery near Ieper, we found Le Hamel very special. There are bigger memorials but few can compare to the simplicity and setting of Le Hamel which sits on a small hill, near the remains of German bunkers, overlooking beautiful rolling fields and the small town of Albert. There wasn't another person in sight and the peace and tranquillity we enjoyed belied the terrible events that occurred here 100 years ago. A special place!
Written May 26, 2017
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conrad57
Ieper (Ypres), Belgium979 contributions
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Apr 2017 • Friends
The memorial for the Australian Corps has been renovated since 2016 and is looking great. It is situated on a high point near former German trenches. On display is a big Sunburst badge of the Australian Imperial Force ( AIF ). From this spot one can see the former battlefield, the crashsite of the Red Baron Von Richthofen ( the chimney of the former brick works ) after he was shot down by Australian ground machinegunners and the watch tower of the Australian Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux
Written May 12, 2017
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Carol S
Sydney, Australia307 contributions
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Oct 2016 • Couples
This is a must see site for Australians as it was the first time they fought under Monash. The fact that they were able to succeed here after so many defeats is testament to Monash's tactics and the Australians' tenacity. The site is very well described as you walk around the field to the memorial. The German trenches are visible here too.
Such a peaceful place now with lovely views. Pity those young men that lost their lives can't come back and see northern France now.
Written November 12, 2016
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FB165
Raleigh, NC92 contributions
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May 2016 • Solo
The memorial itself is very nice and the interpretative panels are particularly well presented. What some might appreciate is the importance of this site and battle in military history. It was the first use of Blitzkrieg tactics - that is coordinated, artillery, tanks and infantry. In previous battles, the artillery and/or tanks got ahead of the infantry. This separaton makes the tanks very vulnerable to enemy action. General Monash carefully trained his tanks and infantry together so that they would fight together.

And they did to great success.

This site gives an overview of this story, and an opportunity to physically overlook the battlefield, as the memorial is sited on a final objective of the battle - the hill you are standing on.
Written May 16, 2016
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mrthom1316
London, UK240 contributions
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Apr 2016 • Friends
This memorial tells the story of the birth of the Australian Army Corps which fought together under Australian command (Monash) for the first time at Le Hamel.

It clearly tells the story of Monash and the success of his planning for this battle and his successful use of all the elements of this battle (Infantry, Artillery, Tanks, Aircraft, etc).

This is my second visit in the last year. On both visits we were the only people there.

One hour is plenty of time here. It is just off the route from Pozieres to Villers-Bretoneaux so there is no excuse not to visit!

There are toilets and a small undercover area, but there is nothing else here apart from the memorial and the storyboards on the path leading to the memorial.
Written May 4, 2016
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John G
Echuca, Australia162 contributions
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Aug 2015 • Friends
There are many reminders in this part of the world that make one proud to be an Aussie. Many memorials are more striking, more grandiose and more specific but this one summarises all that the Australians gave. It helps bring a sense of perspective into a vista that is impossibly detailed and of a scale that defies comprehension. That these men were ordinary men reminds one that war is not about politicians but simply ordinary men doing extraordinary tasks. They all deserve to be labelled as heroes.
Written September 10, 2015
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