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Liberation of Bignan

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  • Nom
    Liberation of Bignan
  • Date
    1944-08-06
  • Lieu
    BIGNAN
  • Contribution
    BOUDOT Philippe
  • ID
    3183.3307

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Liberty road
Liberation of Bignan
Liberation of Bignan

Borne marking the road to freedom in tribute to the liberation of Bignan by


Around half past noon, a tremendous roll can be heard on the road to St Jean Brévelay It's an American armored division marching on Bignan. It brings us deliverance at last. A veritable frenzy takes hold of the town's population All the inhabitants of the town, joined by those from nearby villages, are out in the street cheering the arrivals. All the flags hidden during the occupation are fluttering in the windows, French flags mixed with the Allied flags prepared in secret.
The gardens are stripped of their flowers, which are thrown at the tanks and vehicles of the Americans. The church bells are set in motion and ring out for an hour, celebrating the liberators who, covered in dust, parade in perfect order. The population offered them all sorts of drinks, cider, wine and even brandy, along with flowers.
But it has to be said that they only tasted what they were offered, and the parade lasted until 5:1/2.
We counted over 900 vehicles with a large number of large and medium-sized tanks, some groups stopped in the middle of town, happy to see the enthusiasm and joy of those they had come to deliver. From now on, we can live in peace. (excerpt from Cahier de paroisée de Bignanį

Photo credit and contribution Philippe Boudot

 
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Liberation of Bignan

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