5 photos for Compiègne
Compiègne is a city in the North-East of France known for the nearby Rethondes clearing, where the armistices of 11 November 1918 (allied victory) and 22 June 1940 (defeat of France) were signed.
21 June 1940
Adolf Hitler and his staff in front of the armistice wagon in Compiegne. Hitler had ordered that the same railway coach from the 1918 armistice would be used for the 1940 armisitce with France
Adolf Hitler and his staff in front of the armistice wagon in Compiegne. Hitler had ordered that the same railway coach from the 1918 armistice would be used for the 1940 armisitce with France
21 June 1940
Adolf Hitler and his staff in front of the armistice wagon in Compiegne, France. The wagon was taken out of the near museum and placed at the exact same location as in 1918
Adolf Hitler and his staff in front of the armistice wagon in Compiegne, France. The wagon was taken out of the near museum and placed at the exact same location as in 1918
21 June 1940
Adolf Hitler and his staff in the armistice wagon in Compiegne
Adolf Hitler and his staff in the armistice wagon in Compiegne
21 June 1940
Adolf Hitler leaves the armistice car after briefly meeting the French representatives
Adolf Hitler leaves the armistice car after briefly meeting the French representatives
21 June 1940
Adolf Hitler leaves the armistice car after briefly meeting the French representatives
Adolf Hitler leaves the armistice car after briefly meeting the French representatives
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