Sevran in Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Résistance à Sevran
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Resistance in Sevran
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2024
1. Résistance à Sevran / Resistance in Sevran Marker
Résistance à Sevran pendant
la Seconde Guerre mondiale
1940-1944
La ville de Sevran est envahie par les allemands le 13 juin 1940. A cette époque, les laboratoires d'Alfred Nobel et les usines Westinghouse et Kodak y emploient des ouvriers qualifiés. Parmi eux, de nombreux Sevranais s'illustrent dans la résistance notamment Louis Blésy, Guy Cam, Georges Denancé, Lucien Gelot, Jean Hemmen, Gaston Levy, Maurice Métais...
Addicted to freedom!
Resistance in Sevran during
the Second World War
1940-1944
The city of Sevran was invaded by the Germans on June 13, 1940. At that time, the laboratories of Alfred Nobel and the Westinghouse and Kodak factories employed skilled workers there. Among them, many Sevranais distinguished themselves in the resistance, notably Louis Blésy, Guy Cam, Georges Denancé, Lucien Gelot, Jean Hemmen, Gaston Levy, Maurice Métais...
Erected by Ville de Sevran.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is June 13, 1940.
Location. 48° 56.32′ N, 2° 31.703′ E.
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Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Louis Blesy (here, next to this marker); Alfred Victor Levy (a few steps from this marker); Auguste Crétier (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger le Maner (within shouting distance of this marker); Sevran Municipal Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Auguste Crétier (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis Armand (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gaston Bussière (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 3, 2024
2. Résistance à Sevran / Resistance in Sevran Marker - wide view
The marker is one of two visible here just to the left of the entrance.
Also see . . . Résistance française à Sevran (Wikipedia, in French). The QR code on the marker leads to this article. Excerpt (in translation):
The French Resistance in Sevran was organized during the Second World War. Following the German invasion, French people opposed to Pétain joined the resistance. The town of Sevran was taken over by the Germans on June 13, 1940. Sevran, which had 10,147 inhabitants in 1936, experienced industrial development from the end of the 19th century and especially at the beginning of the 20th century. It was home to Alfred Nobel's laboratories and factories such as Westinghouse and Kodak that employed workers. Among them, many Sevran residents distinguished themselves in the resistance. Month after month, actions were put in place and Sevran became a bastion of the French Resistance…(Submitted on November 11, 2024.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
