CHEPPY. TROOPS OF 1ST INF. DIV. WATERING HORSES
The ruined village is on the top of the hillside.
Beyond the bridge, take G.C. 38 to the right for 1 km. 800, then G.C. 19 on the left, 2 km. beyond Varennes, after crossing the Buanthe, Cheppy is reached.
This village, with its interesting church, remained within the German lines from 1914 to 1918, being retaken by the Americans on September 26, 1918. Frequently bombarded by aeroplanes and artillery, especially during the Battle of Verdun, it was completely wiped out.