Country France Department Somme Intercommunality Canton of Montdidier Area 4.03 km² Arrondissement Montdidier | Region Hauts-de-France Canton Montdidier Population (2006) 123 Local time Wednesday 12:58 PM | |
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Weather 12°C, Wind SW at 26 km/h, 91% Humidity | ||
Cantigny is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
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Map of 80500 Cantigny, France
History
During World War I, a battle liberated the town from German forces. Major General Robert Lee Bullard commanded the US First Division in the United States' first victory of the war. About 10 years later, Colonel Robert R. McCormick named his estate in Illinois after the town.
Geography
Cantigny is situated on the D28 road, some 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Amiens.
References
Cantigny, Somme Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA