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Sailly-le-Sec, France

Dive Copse British Cemetery

Sailly-le-Sec, France

Dive Copse British Cemetery
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Dive Copse British Cemetery, designed by the renowned architect Edwin Lutyens, is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintained cemetery located in Sailly-le-Sec in the Somme region of France. Established in 1916 during the First World War, the cemetery reflects Lutyens's distinctive approach to war memorial architecture, which sought to create spaces of dignified commemoration for the fallen. As part of the CWGC's network of cemeteries, it remains meticulously maintained and serves as a testament to the sacrifices made during the Great War.

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintained cemetery
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Sailly-le-Sec, France

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