CHAPTER XV

LUNÉVILLE

Effect of Battle of the Grand Couronné on Lunéville—Extent 178 of damage in the town—Entry of Germans—Familiar faces—M. Minier, M. Mequillet, M. Keller—Faubourg d’Einville burnt—German Governor’s proclamation—Hostages—Plight of inhabitants—Outside the town—The turn of the tide—France and Germany—A duel to the death—Last fights before the town—German bestiality—General Joffre’s message—The last advance—French enter the town—Restored to France