France on Saturday commemorated the 80th anniversary of Free French forces liberating the eastern city of Strasbourg from the Nazis. “When we knew the flag was up on the cathedral, we had reached our objective,” one of the veteran fighters said during the ceremony, which was also attended by President Emmanuel Macron.

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France commemorates 80 years since French forces liberated Strasbourg from Nazis

French President Emmanuel Macron called for recognition for the tens of thousands of Alsatian men forcibly enlisted into the German army, known as the 'Malgré-nous' ('Against our will').

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France marks 80 years since Strasbourg's WWII liberation

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The liberation of Strasbourg from Nazi occupation was highly symbolic for France. 80 years later, President Macron acknowledged the city's role in Franco-German reconciliation. French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the region's role in Franco-German reconciliation when commemorating the liberation of Strasbourg from Nazi occupation 80 years ago. The Alsace-Moselle border region is a land of hope where the impossible has become possible, sa…

Die Befreiung Straßburgs von der Nazi-Besatzung hatte für Frankreich hohe Symbolkraft. 80 Jahre danach hat Präsident Macron die Rolle der Stadt für die deutsch-französische Aussöhnung gewürdigt.Frankreichs Präsident Emmanuel Macron hat beim Gedenken an die Befreiung Straßburgs von der Nazi-Besatzung vor 80 Jahren die Rolle der Region bei der deutsch-französischen Aussöhnung betont. Die Grenzregion Elsass-Mosel sei ein Land der Hoffnung, in dem U…

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Macron: Strasbourg is a German-French link

The Head of State is present in Strasbourg this Saturday, November 23 to commemorate the anniversary of the liberation of Alsace, which occurred 80 years earlier to the day. Follow the ceremony live in this article, on Ici Alsace and on france.tv.

Le chef de l'État est présent à Strasbourg ce samedi 23 novembre pour commémorer l'anniversaire de la libération de l'Alsace, survenue 80 ans plus tôt jour pour jour. Suivez la cérémonie en direct dans cet article, sur Ici Alsace et sur france.tv.

80 ans de la libération de Strasbourg : le résistant Marc Bloch entre au Panthéon annonce Emmanuel Macron

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80 years of the liberation of Strasbourg: the resistance fighter Marc Bloch enters the Panthéon announces Emmanuel Macron

Today in Strasbourg, the liberation from German occupation during the Second World War 80 years ago is commemorated.

In Straßburg wird heute an die Befreiung von der deutschen Besatzung im Zweiten Weltkrieg vor 80 Jahren gedacht.

Zweiter Weltkrieg - Straßburg gedenkt heute Befreiung von der deutschen Besatzung

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Second World War - Strasbourg commemorates liberation from German occupation today

French President Emmanuel Macron will be in Strasbourg on Saturday to mark the 80th anniversary of the city's liberation from Nazi rule. He will also visit Natzweiler-Struthof, the site of the only fully operational concentration camp on French soil.

Radio France Internationale

Strasbourg honours liberation heroes 80 years after fall of Nazi regime

This Saturday, Strasbourg is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its liberation from the Nazi yoke. On November 23, 1944, General Leclerc's 2nd Armored Division entered the city. The celebration was presided over by Emmanuel Macron. Find the highlights.

Strasbourg célèbre ce samedi les 80 ans de sa libération du joug nazi. Le 23 novembre 1944, la 2e division blindée du général Leclerc entrait dans la ville. La commémoration était présidée par Emmanuel Macron. Retrouvez les moments forts.

Hommage aux vétérans, reconnaissance des Malgré-Nous, Marc Bloch au Panthéon : les 80 ans de la Libération de Strasbourg - France Bleu

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Homage to veterans, recognition of the Malgré-Nous, Marc Bloch at the Panthéon: the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Strasbourg - France Bleu

French President Emmanuel Macron marked on Saturday the 80th anniversary of Free French troops liberating the eastern city of Strasbourg from Nazi occupation and called for overlooked victims of World War II to be honoured.The president reviewed troops and attended a military ceremony at the Broglie Square in central Strasbourg, bowing before a monument to...

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Strickland Foundation

France marks 80 years since Strasbourg's World War II liberation

French President Emmanuel Macron marked on Saturday the 80th anniversary of Free French troops liberating the eastern city of Strasbourg from Nazi occupation and called for overlooked victims of World War II to be honoured.

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STRASBOURG, France — French President Emmanuel Macron marked on Saturday the 80th anniversary of Free French troops liberating the eastern city of Strasbourg from Nazi occupation and called for overlooked victims of World War II to be honoured.The president reviewed troops and attended a military ceremony at the Broglie Square in central Strasbourg, bowing before a monument to

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