Gerbéviller
Geography
The town lies on the banks of the river Mortagne, which flows northwestward through the commune. The Château de Gerbéviller and its park lie to the west of the town. Both are designated historical monuments.
History
Around August 24, 1914, the town was occupied by German troops in World War I. In retaliation for the stubborn defense of the town by the French 2e Bataillon de Chasseurs à Pied, and for the actions of French civilians who took up arms to assist in the defense, the German occupiers systematically burned and pillaged about 80% of the town and massacred its population.
The town is known for the action of Amélie Rigard. As Sister Julie, she kept running the hospice in Gerbéviller during the occupation. She was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1915.
See also
- Communes of the Meurthe-et-Moselle department
- List of World War I Memorials and Cemeteries in Lorraine#Gerbéviller
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations de référence 2022" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 19 December 2024.
- ^ "Château de Gerbéviller - Bataille de Gerbéviller". www.chateau-gerbeviller.com. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ "Gerbéviller - La bataille du pont - histoire-lorraine". histoire-lorraine.fr. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ Madame Rigard (in French), Légion d'Honneur, retrieved 12 November 2017
- ^ Bernard, Laurence (ed.), "SŒUR JULIE 1854 - 1925" (PDF), 14/18 Centennaire Les Femmes Celebres de la Grande Guerre (in French), Ville du Pecq, retrieved 12 November 2017
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