Liberation ceremony, Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte

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The Mayor of Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte (Ernest Legrand, 5th from left) salutes the French flag during the towns liberation ceremony. on July the 14th. Alongside him are officers of the Allied powers including France, Britain and the US as well as members of the French resistance.

Behind them are the ruins of the town hall, only the facade remains. All the ruined buildings of the town would be rebuilt.