Square des Combattants d'Outre-Mer et d'Afrique du Nord

The Square des Combattants d Outre Mer et d Afrique du Nord in Vanves serves as a place of remembrance for the soldiers from across the French Empire and North Africa who fought for France during the twentieth century. These troops were vital to the Allied efforts, particularly in the liberation of French territory during the Second World War. Thousands of soldiers from these regions served in the French Army, demonstrating bravery and strategic importance on fronts ranging from North Africa to the campaigns in Provence. Their contributions, while often overlooked in broader accounts of the war, became foundational to the restoration of French sovereignty. This square honors the legacy of those who traveled from diverse territories to defend a country many had never seen.