Ginchy is a commune in the Somme department in Hauts-de-France in northern France.

Geography

Ginchy is situated on the D20 road, some 45 km northeast of Amiens. The graphic below shows the community in relation to nearby places.

History

Ginchy has a small park devoted to the memory of Captain Charles François, "Dromedary of Egypt" (1775-1853), who husbanded the camels during Napoleon's French campaign in Egypt and Syria. Ginchy was at the centre of battle during World War I (1914-1918) and suffered severe damage as a result. It was used as an observation post by the Germans and was fiercely contested before being overtaken by Irish troops to conclude the Battle of Ginchy.

Population