Château de Dortan
This castle served as headquarters of the 5th regiment of the Ostlegionen in 1944. From 12 to 22 July 1944, many people were tortured and murdered here during the infamous Massacre of Dortan.
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- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Rapallini Julien
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