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The ensemble formed by the monument of the Nazdar Company, the cemetery and the Czechoslovak memorial is located in Neuville-Saint-Vaast, along the departmental road 937. This commemorative site pays tribute to the Czechoslovak soldiers, including those of the Nazdar Company, who were engaged in the First World War. The listing in the inventory of the Historical Monuments, which took place by decree of 28 March 2017, covers all the elements located on the cadastral plots ZB 66 and 102, thus underlining its heritage and symbolic importance.

The monument was designed by a team of architects and sculptors, including Henri Bourdarie and Bernard Héger for architecture, as well as Jaroslav Hru Their collaboration created a significant memorial space, reflecting both funeral art and tribute to the Czechoslovak soldiers who had fallen into combat. The precise location, although noted as having a variable accuracy according to the sources, remains a place of collection and memory, accessible to the public.

Neuville-Saint-Vaast, commune of Pas-de-Calais in the Hauts-de-France region, is a territory marked by the conflicts of the 20th century, notably the First World War. This type of memorial plays a central role in preserving collective memory, providing a place for meditation on sacrifices made. Memorials of this nature are often integrated into historical tours, attracting visitors interested in understanding local and European history.

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