Lecture: The Viaducts of Dannemarie

Little known, the history of the railway viaducts of Dannemarie is part of the story of the Sundgau and the Great War.

These iconic monuments experienced a fate as turbulent as the region itself.

Destroyed and rebuilt four times, they played a central role during the early months of World War I, becoming a primary military objective for the French and German armies.

Between 1914 and 1915, these strategic structures were at the heart of intense clashes, symbolizing the importance of the Sundgau railway artery, which was reclaimed by French forces.

Alexandre Berbett recounts this saga of battles, repeated destructions, and reconstructions, shedding light on the military stakes that have left a lasting mark on this territory.