Village of Death: Oradour-Sure-Glane 1944

Village of Death: Oradour-Sure-Glane 1944

In response to French Resistance activities in the area and the D-Day landing of June 6, 1944, a German SS division arrived in the small French village of Oradour-sur-Glane on June 10th, 1944, and massacred 643 innocent civilians. It was one of the worst atrocities of World War II.

Village of Death: Oradour-Sure-Glane 1944

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    Village of Death: Oradour-Sure-Glane 1944

    57m 29s

    In response to French Resistance activities in the area and the D-Day landing of June 6, 1944, a German SS division arrived in the small French village of Oradour-sur-Glane on June 10th, 1944, and massacred 643 innocent civilians. It was one of the worst atrocities of World War II.

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