From Nazi Fortress to UNESCO Site: The Story of Le Havre | GEDEON DOC

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The port of Le Havre is world-renowned, particularly in North America. It was the starting point of the first transatlantic liners from Europe and one of the German fortresses of the Atlantic Wall during World War II. Destroyed in just a few days by British bombers, the city was liberated by Canadian soldiers in September 1944. It then became a transit port for the millions of soldiers who came to liberate Europe. After the war, Le Havre became the symbol of reconstruction in France. The site was entrusted to one of the most famous architects of the 20th century, Auguste Perret, who transformed it into a modern and conceptual city, a true reflection of the Glorious Thirty, now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Series: AFTER CHAOS
Episode: Le Havre
Written and Directed by: Quentin Domart
© DOCLAND YARD 2021

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