Armistice coach

[John Ashworth]

Not an armoured train, but the coach in which the Armistice was signed at Rethondes in the Forest of Compiegne on 11th November 1918 at 5 am.

I'm not sure whether this is the original coach or a replica.

If any of these pictures are copyright, FOTR will be happy to remove them or credit the owner.

[Nathan Berelowitz]

There is a very good article in an "AFTER THE BATTLE" magazine, telling the whole story of that coach.

[Gordon McGregor]

Was the coach not blown up? Where can I access the above article.

Thanks,

gordon McGregor

[John Ashworth]

Welcome to the forum, Gordon. I see you have also posted another query on armoured trains.

I've alerted Nathan to your query, but I warn you that his computer is from the steam age (if not the stone age) so it might be a while before he fires it up and replies.

I do know what "After the Battle" is, as I have frequently found myself picking up odd copies of it for Nathan from Motor Books in Leicester Square when I used to visit UK more often. It's a magazine that looks at famous battle sites as they are now, with "then and now" photos, and a bit of history and description of what is still there. However I don't know which issue Nathan is referring to.

[Nathan Berelowitz]

Hi Gordon, welcome to the forum. I know I have the article in one of the issues, but to save the hassle, please go on to the After the Battle website and you should be able to track it down there.