PLACE D’ARMES, NOVEMBER 19, 1918
In the background: Statue of Marshal Fabert.
the Armistice called for the evacuation of the invaded territory, including Alsace and Lorraine, before the 26th. It was into Metz, freed of German soldiers, that the French troops made a solemn entry on Tuesday, November 19, 1918, amid scenes of indescribable enthusiasm.
