During World War II, British Special Air Service (SAS) units and French Resistance(Maquis) groups operated in the region, conducting sabotage and harassment of the occupying German forces.

The Germans vandalized homes, looted wine, food, and valuables, and slaughtered livestock, including pigs, sheep, and poultry.

By early 28 June, the Germans began their departure by setting fire to homes using flamethrowers, grenades, and incendiary logs.

Around this time, a small group of Maquisards and SAS soldiers passed through the village twice without encountering German forces, though this account is disputed.

Despite the assault, both Maquis and SAS forces inflicted over 30 casualties on the Germans while safely evacuating all wounded personnel to a more secure location in the heavily wooded area southwest of the village.