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First World War: 13th of August 1914

The army of Alsace, formed in the aftermath of the defeat at Mulhouse, finally received its commander, General Paul Pau, mutilated veteran of the Franco-Prussian war. The same day, the 13th of August, the army of Alsace launched an attack on the village of Montreux-Vieux and its surroundings. Montreux-Vieux became the first Alsacian village to be taken by the French army. (more…)
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The Siege and Battle of Alésia

[caption id="attachment_1142" align="alignleft" width="150"] Alésia[/caption] The Siege and Battle of Alésia (52 BC) Gaul (which approximately corresponds to today's France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland , Italy and Germany) was mainly under the dominance of Rome. When the tribe of the Eburones (certainly living around the Dutch Limburg region) rebelled against Rome and annihilated the famous XIV Legion, a feeling of rebellion spread the pacified Gallic tribes. (more…)
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First World War: 13th of August 1914

The army of Alsace, formed in the aftermath of the defeat at Mulhouse, finally received its commander, General Paul Pau, mutilated veteran of the Franco-Prussian war. The same day, the 13th of August, the army of Alsace launched an attack on the village of Montreux-Vieux and its surroundings. Montreux-Vieux became the first Alsacian village to be taken by the French army. (more…)
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Statue of Vercingetorix

The Siege and Battle of Alésia

[caption id="attachment_1142" align="alignleft" width="150"] Alésia[/caption] The Siege and Battle of Alésia (52 BC) Gaul (which approximately corresponds to today's France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland , Italy and Germany) was mainly under the dominance of Rome. When the tribe of the Eburones (certainly living around the Dutch Limburg region) rebelled against Rome and annihilated the famous XIV Legion, a feeling of rebellion spread the pacified Gallic tribes. (more…)
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First World War: 13th of August 1914

The army of Alsace, formed in the aftermath of the defeat at Mulhouse, finally received its commander, General Paul Pau, mutilated veteran of the Franco-Prussian war. The same day, the 13th of August, the army of Alsace launched an attack on the village of Montreux-Vieux and its surroundings. Montreux-Vieux became the first Alsacian village to be taken by the French army. (more…)
Read More
Statue of Vercingetorix

The Siege and Battle of Alésia

[caption id="attachment_1142" align="alignleft" width="150"] Alésia[/caption] The Siege and Battle of Alésia (52 BC) Gaul (which approximately corresponds to today's France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland , Italy and Germany) was mainly under the dominance of Rome. When the tribe of the Eburones (certainly living around the Dutch Limburg region) rebelled against Rome and annihilated the famous XIV Legion, a feeling of rebellion spread the pacified Gallic tribes. (more…)
Read More

First World War: 13th of August 1914

The army of Alsace, formed in the aftermath of the defeat at Mulhouse, finally received its commander, General Paul Pau, mutilated veteran of the Franco-Prussian war. The same day, the 13th of August, the army of Alsace launched an attack on the village of Montreux-Vieux and its surroundings. Montreux-Vieux became the first Alsacian village to be taken by the French army. (more…)
Read More
Statue of Vercingetorix

The Siege and Battle of Alésia

[caption id="attachment_1142" align="alignleft" width="150"] Alésia[/caption] The Siege and Battle of Alésia (52 BC) Gaul (which approximately corresponds to today's France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland , Italy and Germany) was mainly under the dominance of Rome. When the tribe of the Eburones (certainly living around the Dutch Limburg region) rebelled against Rome and annihilated the famous XIV Legion, a feeling of rebellion spread the pacified Gallic tribes. (more…)
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