Dijon was invaded on June 17th, 1940. These are the German troops gathering in front of the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, a 14th-to-18th-century building which is the city hall.
On September 11th, 1944, the Allies reached the city
Crowds flooded the streets to celebrate.
This palace remained the town hall and a major tourist spot
The Wehrmacht orchestra playing at Parc Darcy
The 13th century church of Notre Dame overlooks German soldiers
German officers photographed front of the Parc Darcy fountain
Place François Rude
In the forties, Place François Rude was covered with old-fashioned ads. Today, it’s a tourist spot with timbered walls, a carousel and artworks.
Guards in front of a mansion in Rue Monge
I feel personally involved in this picture, since my grandpa Maurice was a baker in this street, and could have been in real trouble if the Germans had discovered he had fled Compulsory Work Service and had a fake ID.
When and where it all ended
The Free French Forces triumphantly drove in front of the Palace of the Dukes. The occupation of Dijon is over.
François Pompon’s Bear
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