Bruyères
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Bruyères is a town in France. It is the centre of a commune in the Vosges département, and also the main town in its canton. 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.
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[edit] Geography
[edit] History
In the Second World War, it was liberated from German occupation by Japanese-American soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.
[edit] Twins
- Vielsalm (
Belgium) - Honolulu (
United States)
[edit] External links
- Town website (French)
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