1940s - Historic WWII French Postcard - Sisteron Bombing 1944 - War Correspondence - Marshal Pétain Stamp - Beautiful Handwriting

The handwritten text describes the severe bombings of Sisteron on August 15, 16, and 17, 1944, noting that one-third of the town was demolished, with hundreds dead or missing, 200 wounded, and 1500 displaced. The sender reassures that they are safe but have experienced 'bad days' and mentions difficulties reaching Sisteron. The message also includes updates on friends and family in Nice and Antibes, who were 'severely tested' by a lack of supplies, and references last news from Paris on July 31. The card, originating from a period under the Vichy regime, features a stamp depicting Marshal Pétain, further situating it within this specific historical context.