Hambach (; Lorraine Franconian: Hombach) is a town and commune in the Moselle department in Grand Est in north-eastern France. It belongs to the historic region of Lorraine and is close to Sarreguemines and the German border.
The major manufacturing plant of British company Ineos Automotive, who are building the Grenadier 4x4, is located in Hambach.
Population
History Because of its historically disputed location in Lorraine, Hambach switched several times between Germany and France.
1200 – 1766: Kingdom of Germany as part of Holy Roman Empire 1766 – 1871: France 1871 – 1918: German Empire 1918 – 1940: France 1940 – 1944: Nazi Germany since 1945: France
See also Communes of the Moselle department
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