Alsace–Lorraine (German: Elsaß–Lothringen), officially the Imperial Territory of Alsace–Lorraine (German: Reichsland Elsaß–Lothringen), was a territory of the German Empire, located in …

Jul 19, 1998 · Alsace-Lorraine, area comprising the present French départements of Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin, and Moselle. Alsace-Lorraine was the name given to the 5,067 square miles …

Alsace-Lorraine, Area, eastern France. It is now usually considered to include the present-day French departments of Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin, and Moselle. The area was ceded by France to …

Jun 25, 2024 · In World War II, Alsace-Lorraine was occupied by the Germans once again. However, after the war, the territories were restored to France, where they have remained since.

Between the 16th and 18th centuries, Alsace and Lorraine, territories of the Holy Roman Empire located between the Meuse and Rhine rivers, were annexed by the Kingdom of France.

Dec 16, 2024 · The loss of Alsace-Lorraine was a major cause of anti-German sentiment in France during this period, with profound economic and political implications. One of the key …

The Imperial Territory of Alsace-Lorraine (German: Reichsland Elsaß-Lothringen or Elsass-Lothringen, French: Terre d'Empire d'Alsace-Lorraine or Alsace-Moselle) was a territory …

Jun 11, 2018 · Alsace-Lorraine became a symbol of national and ethnic conflict in late-nineteenth-century Europe, and claims to its ownership gave rise to crucial debates about nationalism.

Apr 19, 2024 · Alsace-Lorraine passed from French to German rule often during its history. From its earliest days under Emperor Charlemagne to the German Imperial Territory established …

Lorraine, medieval region, present-day northeastern France. By the Treaty of Verdun (843), it became part of the realm of Lothar I. Inherited by his son Lothar, it became the kingdom of …