Monument 7e Blindée & 106e Infanterie

Inaugurated on 17 December 2017, this monument pays tribute to two divisions that fought in the defence of Manhay: the 7th armoured and the 106th infantry. Having evacuated the Saint-Vith area, these survivors, tired from a week-long battle, withdrew to Manhay. Armoured elements were installed in the village and south of the perimeter. On Christmas Eve, they were ordered to withdraw to form a new front line. It was during the withdrawal that the Germans attacked and invaded Manhay and Grandmenil. In the high ranks of the army, it was decided that Manhay and its crossroads should be taken over "at all costs". It is these two units that were being asked to take Manhay back. They twice attempted to accomplish this mission by crossing this field behind the monument. Faced with the Germans entrenched in the ruins of the village, any attempt was doomed to failure. The units lost many men there.Further information: Monument to the 7th Armoured Division and 106th Infantry Division