Daily Archives: August 27, 2011

Oradour – two personal reactions

Posted on August 27, 2011 by AdrianC

Adrian says… Now we’ve been there, what did we find? Well, the broad reality was everything we expected and more. It’s a ghost town, with a terrible story to tell. It does that – with the help of the visitor … Continue reading →

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Oradour-sur-Glane

Posted on August 27, 2011 by AdrianC

Early June, 1944. It’s the week after the Normandy Landings. The German Army are desperately trying to mobilise as many troops as possible, to reinforce those attempting and failing to quell the invasion. Troops across all of France, especially the … Continue reading →

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On the road again…

Posted on August 27, 2011 by AdrianC

After our extended pause, we’re glad to be back on the road again. We’ve spent a couple of days heading westwards, from John & Steve in the Correze towards Paul & Janice in the Charente. 2cv friends, their house was … Continue reading →

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