The troops march past Marshal Pétain (November 19th, 1918).
By the terms of the Armistice, invaded countries, including Alsace and Lorraine, had to be evacuated by the 26th. So on Tuesday November 19th 1918 the French troops made their solemn entry into Metz, evacuated by the German soldiery, amid scenes of indescribable enthusiasm.
The Place d'Armes: the entry of Marshal Foch.
In the background, the statue of Marshal Fabert; on the right, the Cathedral.
(Cl. Prillot, Metz.)
Then the march past took place on the Esplanade in front of General Pétain who was appointed Marshal the same morning.