The Darker Side of the Allies' D-Day Victory in France
In the summer of 1944, as American and Allied soldiers celebrated the liberation of France from the Nazis, one French family experienced a trauma that would be felt for generations. A murder and sexual assault so traumatic they are only now coming to terms with it, 80 years later. And this wasn't an isolated incident. We hear their story.
https://www.npr.org/2024/09/02/1197425307/the-darker-side-of-the-allies-d-day-victory-in-france
In the summer of 1944, a French family endured a devastating murder and sexual assault amidst the celebrations of France's liberation from the Nazis. The long-lasting trauma of this event is only being addressed by future generations now, 80 years later. This tragedy is a poignant example of the lasting impact of war atrocities on individuals and families.