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Courcelette (French pronunciation: [kuʁsəlɛt]) is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography

Courcelette is situated on the D929 and D107 crossroads, some 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Amiens.

History

Courcelette was a major tactical objective in the Battle of Flers-Courcelette during the Somme Offensive of the First World War during which the village was razed. The village was assigned as the major objective of the Canadian Corps during that battle and they succeeded in capturing it. Accordingly, the actions and sacrifices of the Canadians are commemorated at the Courcelette Memorial which is just south of the village beside the D929 roadway.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1968 180—    
1975 176−0.32%
1982 150−2.26%
1990 142−0.68%
1999 133−0.72%
2007 142+0.82%
2012 146+0.56%
2017 154+1.07%
Source: INSEE[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE


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