Mémorial et cheminée du camp américain

During the First World War, an American camp was established in the communes of Is-sur-Tille and Marcilly-sur-Tille. This camp was one of the largest in France (it counted up to 24,000 soldiers per day during the summer of 1918).
For each American soldier who landed, 10 tonnes of equipment followed, which had consequences for the organisation of the camp. Weapons, military clothing and food were sent on demand to the American regulating station at Is-sur-Tille from the storage buildings. The management of the forward depots was handled by the American Engineers. The engineers began construction of the camp in September 1917 and it was completed in March 1918. The camp covered almost 300 hectares and included warehouses along 13km of narrow gauge track and 95km of normal track. A bakery was also used to feed all the American soldiers: its production capacity was 365 tonnes of bread per day. A power station with two 500 kW turbines provided the energy. In Is-sur-Tille, we can see vestiges reminding us of the American presence of the soldiers on the territory: the restored chimney (vestige of the officers' hostel building) and the tanks located on a hillside near the RD 959. To commemorate the presence of the American army a stele has been erected in the industrial zone.
In summer, René Perrat, a member of the Société d'Histoire de la Tille et de l'Ignon, brings the American camp back to life during a guided tour... Free of charge, on reservation at the tourist office: 03 80 95 24 03.
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During the First World War, an American camp was established in Is-sur-Tille and Marcilly-sur-Tille. This camp was one of the largest in France (it counted up to 24,000 soldiers per day during 1918's summer).
Each American soldier who landed had 10 tonnes of equipment, which had consequences for the camp's organisation. Weapons, military clothing and food were sent on demand to the American regulating station at Is-sur-Tille from the storage buildings. The management of the forward depots was handled by the American Engineers. The engineers began construction of the camp in September 1917 and it was completed in March 1918. The camp covered almost 300 hectares and included warehouses along 13km of narrow gauge track and 95km of normal track. A bakery was also used to feed all the American soldiers: its production capacity was 365 tonnes of bread per day. A power station with two 500 kW turbines provided the energy. In Is-sur-Tille, we can see vestiges reminding us of the American presence of the soldiers on the territory: the restored chimney (vestige of the officers' hostel building) and the tanks located on a hillside near the RD 959. To commemorate the presence of the American army a stele has been erected in the industrial zone.
In summer, René Perrat, a member of the Société d'Histoire de la Tille et de l'Ignon, brings the American camp back to life during a guided tour... Free, on reservation at the tourist office: 03 80 95 24 03.