Okongo apparently grew up in WWI battle zone...
Posted on: June 13, 2019 at 06:57:52 CT
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According to Googlemaps, Saacy-sur-Marne is on the Marne river, about 5 miles from Chateau-Thierry, about the same to Belleau (Belleau Woods, I assume).
Big battles, both places, in 1918.
American troops, including Marines, involved both battles.
There was a lot of fighting along the Marne. Casualties in the many tens of thousands.
I suspect Axel has some stories to tell and knows the history very well.
Edited by Soltan Gris at 06:59:36 on 06/13/19