Bruyères Explained

Bruyères
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason Bruyeres.svg
Arrondissement:Épinal
Canton:Bruyères
Insee:88078
Postal Code:88600
Mayor:Denis Masy[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:CC Bruyères - Vallons des Vosges
Coordinates:48.2083°N 6.721°W
Elevation M:493
Elevation Min M:390
Elevation Max M:704
Area Km2:16.02

Bruyères (in French pronounced as /bʁɥijɛʁ/) is a commune in the Vosges department in Grand Est in northeastern France.

The town built up around a castle built on a hill in the locality in the 6th century. It was the birthplace of Jean Lurçat, in 1892.

History

In World War II, Bruyères was liberated from German occupation by Japanese-American soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. The 100th/442nd Regiment became the most decorated Unit in the History of the US Army (8 Presidential Unit Citation, 21 Medal of Honor and 18,143 individual decorations). On 8 and 9 July 1989 the bicentennial of the presentation of the "Bill of Human Rights" by Mounier, Pierre Moulin created and inaugurated the "Peace and Freedom Trail." Encompassing 89 points of interest, the "Peace and Freedom Trail" highlights the actions of the 442nd RCT and their campaign to free Bruyères from German occupation during World War II.[2]

Notable residents

Twin towns

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.
  2. Web site: How a Japanese American Regiment Rescued WWII's 'Lost Battalion'. www.history.com. L. Stuart. Hirai. Mitchell T.. Maki. 11 November 2021. 11 November 2021.