Who ordered the Oradour-sur-Glane massacre?
| Oradour-sur-Glane massacre | |
|---|---|
| Date | 10 June 1944 |
| Deaths | 642 killed |
| Victims | French civilians |
| Perpetrators | Nazi Germany, SS Division Das Reich |
What did Germany do with French POWs?
French POWs were sent to camps in Germany where they were quickly set to work on farms, in industry, mines and on the railways, to replace German men away fighting. The POWs lived and worked alongside the German population, leading to both tensions and friendships.
How do you get to Oradour-sur-Glane?
The best way to reach Oradour-Sur-Glane is by car, and it’s around a 20-30 minute drive from Limoges. Limoges has good rail connections across France, and also has an airport with flight connections. So you can either rent a car and drive it, or arrange a taxi.
Did the French have concentration camps?
The central concentration camp in France was Drancy, not far from Paris. Following the German occupation in 1940, Drancy was initially used as a camp for French and British prisoners of war. Beginning in the summer of 1941, when the roundup of Paris Jews began, Drancy was used to imprison Jewish detainees.
Is Oradour sur Glane open?
Open 7 days a week from 9 AM to 6 PM (5 PM in winter, 7 PM in summer). Last entrance one hour before closure of the doors. Free entry to the martyr village via the Memorial Centre.
What happened at Oradour?
In 1944, the village was left in ruins after German Waffen-SS troops massacred 642 men, women, and children before burning the village to the ground. Today, tourists can visit the old town of Oradour where crumbling walls, cars, and other household items have been left untouched for the last 74 years.
Was France bombed in ww2?
Between the time of the German victory in the Battle of France and the liberation of the country, the Allied Forces bombed many locations in France. In all 1,570 French cities and towns were bombed by the Allies between June 1940 and May 1945.
Where in France is Oradour?
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Oradour-sur-Glane, village, Haute-Vienne département, Nouvelle-Aquitaine région, south-central France. It is located 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Limoges.