In a Ruined State
the story of Oradour-sur-Glane 10th June 1944

    The title of this narrative, In a Ruined State, plays upon the state of the German and French states, both physical and moral, before, during and after the war, as well as the post war decision of the French government to preserve the ruins of Oradour, "in a ruined state" (this quotation comes from the French Minister of National Education, René Capitant in November 1944).
 

Introduction

Chapter 1 ..... In the Beginning

Chapter 2 ..... 10th June 1944

Chapter 3 ..... The Lost Boys

Chapter 4 ..... A House Divided
 

Chapter 5 ..... The Trial at Bordeaux 1953

Chapter 6 ..... Background to the 10th of June

Chapter 7 ..... An Explanation for the Massacre

Chapter 8 ..... Conclusions & salient points

Postscript

Summary of: In a Ruined State

Notes on Language and Terms used

Rank table for the Waffen-SS

Sewing machine in a ruined house at Oradour