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English & French Guides

Wow! This is tremendous! What an exceptional work you have put together here, I am very impressed with it. Now I can't wait to come and hike it! Thank you so much for putting this together; it will be a great resource for all those who want to learn the history of an amazing region and the colossal struggle that ensued there.

-Captain Jonathan Bratten,

United States Military Academy History Department

I found your Marne Valley Historical Trail project to be one of the best I have yet come across. I look forward to visiting the sites.

-Joseph Schram,

Commander, Flanders Field American Legion Post BE-02 in Belgium

"The City of Château-Thierry thanks and warmly congratulates Josiah Richardson for the creation of the historic trail with a guide and commentary linking Château-Thierry to the American Cemetery in Belleau. His work gives a lot of meaning to the many places of memory inherited from the First World War through offering educational reading and commented videos. In addition to allowing everyone to (re)discover the Marne Valley, its riches, and its historical heritage, Josiah and his volunteers strengthen the Franco-American friendship that is so dear to us."

-Sébastien Eugène,

mayor of Château-Thierry

I took the time to read your work on the "Marne Valley Historic Trail" and I must admit that I am very impressed by the quantity and quality of work you have provided. It is a very meticulously documented work and I sincerely congratulate you.

-Benjamin Galloux,

Director, Portes de la Champagne Tourist Office