Manche

History

Manche was one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on March 4, 1790. It was created from part of the province of Normandie.

Related Topics:
French Revolution - March 4 - 1790 - Normandie

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The first capital was Coutances until 1796, and it resumed that role after World War II because of the almost complete destruction of Saint-Lô during the D-Day invastion of Normandy. When Saint-Lô was rebuilt, it again became the capital.

Related Topics:
Coutances - 1796 - World War II - D-Day

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