Bordeaux, the Armistice, and the remains of war in the Garonne
The armistice of June 22, 1940 marked a major turning point in French history during World War II. Bordeaux played an important role at the time, as the city temporarily hosted the French government before the German Occupation. Even today, traces of this period can still be seen in the Garonne River. Bordeaux during World War II In June 1940, as German troops advanced across France, the French government withdrew to Bordeaux. A few days later, the armistice was signed with Nazi Germany. During the Occupation, Bordeaux became a strategic port for the Germans, particularly with the construction of the submarine base in the Bassins à Flot district. The ships sunk
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