On Saturday, the day before , German Chancellor  and French President held a ceremonial meeting at in northern France. There, 100 years prior, an was signed, ending fighting between the Allies and Germany in  . This was the first time a German leader had visited the site since 1940. The forest near Compiegne is also where France signed its surrender to Germany during the  .
On Saturday, the day before , German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President held a ceremonial meeting at in northern France. There, 100 years prior, an was signed, ending fighting between the Allies and Germany in World War I . This was the first time a German leader had visited the site since 1940. The forest near Compiegne is also where France signed its surrender to Germany during the Second World War .
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Angela Merkel
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World War I
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Second World War