Memories of Verdun

I read “Grounds for Reflection” (June 4) with much anticipation for the mention of the American Memorial at Mt.-Homme, the Butte de Montfaucon and the American cemetery at Romagne-sous-Montfaucon and Varennes-en-Argonne. But to my shock and amazement, there was no mention of these cemeteries. Apparently the author only took a cursory tour of the area and overlooked these important monuments to American sacrifice. Having traveled extensively in the area, I feel that the American cemetery--distinguished by its 14,000 white marble crosses--is by far the most moving. ANDREA H. HURST Valencia The article on Verdun was very moving. You could almost feel the horror of the battles. Readers going to that part of France may want to visit several U.S. World War I military cemeteries. St. Mihiel near Thiaucourt is about an hour’s drive southeast of Verdun. Here, in a beautifully maintained cemetery, more than 4,100 men and women from the American Expeditionary Force rest in perpetual peace with the U.S. flag flying every day. These were the newly trained regiments of the American Expeditionary Force who turned back the German Army in the Saint Mihiel salient and helped bring victory to the Allies. CLIFF DEKTAR North Hollywood