Oradour sur Glane

Day 20 Sat 3.8.19

One reason for coming this way was to see Oradour sur Glane.

The German Nazi SS came through the town, ransacked it, and annihilated 642 inhabitants on 10 June 1944. That was just 4 days after the D-Day landings.

Oradour sur Glane

The French have left the town un-restored, as a tribute and reminder for future generations.

Oradour sur Glane

It was harrowing reading the story of what happened.

Buildings have been left derelict, with machinery and cars left abandoned, to emphasise what happened that day.

Sure, some it it was placed very well, for maximum effect.

But still it was an atrocity that should not be forgotten.

It was a moving experience to visit the town.

One of the most poignant things was to see a recovered trumpet valve section on display in the museum part.

Other articles too, were on display to give one a sense of the pointlessness of it all.

Half a morning there was ample time to get a sense of the horror and terror.

Then it was back to the campsite for lunch and to freshen up.

Then to an old work colleague for the afternoon and evening meal.

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