The Second World War
From 1933-34 remained Reichenbach and the monastery from the terror regime of National Socialism is not spared, as were disabled were not liable, and so stayed here inhuman atrocities is not enough. Even now had men in the war. 31 are in the war fell and 6 were missing. Unlike the First World War in World War II was also the civilian population directly affected by the war and had often leave their homes and protection in Altels Felsenkeller chapel beside the mountain looking for.
As Nittenau was bombed, were among the seriously injured casualties and also Reichenbacher citizens. Because of the air attacks had the windows are darkened from the inside. This was mandatory and was strictly controlled. Foreign laborers from the occupied territories occupied by the German Reich, were also in Reichenbach at farms used. It was mainly to Poland and France.
1942 had paid customs bell again, only the smallest bell in the tower remained.
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