Stake attention in this memory
A vertical informational panel, predominantly dark gray, is displayed outdoors, fastened to a black metal fence or railing. To its right, a weathered stone wall or building facade, partially covered in moss and lichen, is visible. The panel's main title reads "STRASBOURG OCCUPÉE" (Occupied Strasbourg). It features two black and white historical photographs. The upper image shows a large gathering of people, possibly a rally or parade, in a city setting with buildings in the background. A large flag displaying a swastika is prominently visible, signaling Nazi presence. The caption identifies this as an "Auteur inconnu (12 oct. 1941) Fête de l'arrondissement (Kreistag) de Strasbourg" (Unknown author (Oct 12, 1941) District Festival of Strasbourg). The lower photograph depicts a crowd of people in what appears to be a train station or public area, again with buildings in the background, some adorned with swastika symbols. The accompanying text attributes this photo to Struckmeyer Wolff H. (1940), illustrating the "Retour des réfugiés alsaciens" (Return of Alsatian refugees) welcomed by German authorities at Strasbourg station. Further French text explains that in 1940, following an armistice between France and Germany, populations from the occupied zone were invited by Nazi authorities to return. It states that approximately 120,000 Strasbourgeois were evacuated, and many who returned found their homes damaged or occupied. The panel includes logos for the "MINISTERE DES ARMÉES" (Ministry of Armed Forces), a commemoration for "80 ANS DE LIBÉRATION (1944-2024)," and the "GOUVERNEUR MILITAIRE DE STRASBOURG" (Military Governor of Strasbourg). The imagery and text clearly recount events during the Nazi occupation of Strasbourg during World War II. The scene is an outdoor historical exhibit, likely commemorating the city's wartime experiences.
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