In a Ruined State
the story of Oradour-sur-Glane 10th June 1944

    In a Ruined State, plays upon the state of the German and French states both physical and moral, before, during and after the war, as well as the post war decision of the French government to preserve the ruins of Oradour, "in a ruined state" (this quotation comes from the French Minister of National Education in November 1944).
 

Introduction 

Chapter 1 ..... In the Beginning ... (37Kb) 

Chapter 2 ..... 10th June 1944 ... (69Kb)

Chapter 3 ..... The Lost Boys ... (101Kb)

Chapter 4 ..... A House Divided ... (29Kb)
 

The ruined church of Oradour-sur-Glane
The ruined church of Oradour-sur-Glane

Chapter 5 ..... The Trial at Bordeaux 1953 ... (78Kb)

Chapter 6 ..... Background to the 10th of June ... (84Kb)

Chapter 7 ..... An Explanation for the Massacre ... (94Kb)

Chapter 8 ..... Conclusions & salient points ... (14Kb)

Postscript ... (4Kb)

 

The car of Doctor Desourteaux
The car of Doctor Desourteaux

Summary of: In a Ruined State ... (21Kb)

Notes on Language and Terms used

Rank table for the Waffen-SS


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