Malmédy

Belgium

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Malmedy is a commune in eastern Belgium, located southeast of Liège. It was formerly part of Germany and was transferred to Belgium in 1919 following World War I, along with Eupen. This region, known as Eupen-et-Malmédy, consists of territories that were historically part of various duchies before being under French rule and later annexed by Prussia.12

During World War II, the area was occupied by Nazi Germany and was a significant site for the Battle of the Bulge in early 1945. Today, Eupen-et-Malmédy is a German-language region within Belgium, though the Malmedy area itself is French-speaking with provisions for German speakers. The region is characterized by forests and moorlands, with local industries including paper production, brewing, and cattle markets.2

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Eupen-et-Malmédy
…rédimés (“redeemed cantons”) of Eupen, Malmédy, and Sankt Vith. Until 1794 the region was part of the duchy of Limbourg, the ecclesiastical principality of Stavelot-Malmédy, and the duchy of Luxembourg. Under French rule from 1794 to 1814, it belonged to the Ourthe département (the present Liège province). Most of the…
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…rédimés (“redeemed cantons”) of Eupen, Malmédy, and Sankt Vith. Until 1794 the region was part of the duchy of Limbourg, the ecclesiastical principality of Stavelot-Malmédy, and the duchy of Luxembourg. Under French rule from 1794 to 1814, it belonged to the Ourthe département (the present Liège province). Most of the…
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