Country France Department Somme Intercommunality Pays du Coquelicot Area 3 km² Arrondissement Péronne | Region Hauts-de-France Canton Combles Population (2006) 75 Local time Saturday 6:44 PM | |
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Weather 8°C, Wind SW at 10 km/h, 86% Humidity | ||
Carnoy is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.
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Map of Carnoy, France
Geography
Carnoy is situated on the D254 road, some 43 km (27 mi) northeast of Amiens.
History
In the First World War, the area was the site of heavy fighting, particularly during the Battle of the Somme. It was also one of the sites where large British mines were exploded on the first day that battle.
References
Carnoy Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA