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At the beginning of the Second World War, the city of Strasbourg at the German-French border was evacuated – for nine months.

The Second World War began 85 years ago. And the “sitting war” in Alsace.

The war began on September 1, 1939 – in the East. Strasbourg was evacuated on the same day. 400,000 people had to leave Alsace and Lorraine. Ghost towns, cats and dogs were left behind. More here.

Evacuation of Strasburg ©Mémorial Alsace-Moselle
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