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Forgotten History: Glade of the Armistice

Forgotten History: Glade of the Armistice

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Published on September 25, 2018
Duration: 8:31

This video explores the historical significance of the Glade of the Armistice near Compiègne, France, where the armistice ending World War I was signed in 1918. It details the use of a specific rail car for the signing and its subsequent symbolic importance. The narrative also recounts how Adolf Hitler controversially had France sign its armistice with Germany in the same rail car in 1940, leading to the car's capture and eventual destruction. The video highlights the rebuilding of monuments and the preservation of artifacts related to the original armistice.

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