Romans demonstration against the STO

On these tracks on March 10, 1943, hundreds of demonstrators from Romanais and Péage demonstrated and delayed by various means (derailing a wagon, obstructing and occupying the tracks) a convoy of required for STO (Service du Travail Obligatoire) .
Thirty of the 300 men required for the STO would not leave.
Credit photo and contribution B.Perrin

On these tracks on March 10, 1943, hundreds of demonstrators from Romanais and Péage demonstrated and delayed by various means (derailing a wagon, obstructing and occupying the tracks) a convoy of required for STO (Service du Travail Obligatoire) .Thirty of the 300 men required for the STO would not leave.Credit photo and contribution B.Perrin