From Montfaucon, where the Germans had established an observation-post in the ruins of the church, there is a complete view of the whole of the battlefield north-west of Verdun, from the hills on the right bank of the Meuse, to Vauquois.
See Panorama and Map on [pp. 106] and [107].
The tower of the church, which made a fine observation-post for the Germans, was destroyed by the French artillery. When, after their brilliant offensive of September 26th, 1918 (see [p. 24]), the Americans drove the enemy from Montfaucon, they found this observation-post (photo below) built with materials taken from the ruins of the church.
THE OPENING IN THE OBSERVATION-POST, THROUGH WHICH
THE PANORAMIC VIEW ON pp. 106 AND 107 WAS TAKEN.
PANORAMA OF THE BATTLEFIELD OF VERDUN, SEEN FROM MONTFAUCON.