Herstal ( French pronunciation: [ɛʁstal] ⓘ; Walloon: Hesta ), formerly known as Heristal, or Héristal, is a city and municipality of Wallonia located in the province of Liège, Belgium. It lies along the Meuse river. Herstal is included in the "Greater Liège " agglomeration, which counts about 600,000 inhabitants.
Through its internationally famous brands FN Herstal, Browning and Winchester Firearms*, the Herstal Group stands among the world leaders in both its fields of activity: CIVILIAN DIVISION (hunting and sports shooting).
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Several motorcycle manufacturers also established themselves in town. On August 7, 1914, at the very beginning of World War I, the invading German army executed 27 civilians and destroyed 10 homes in Herstal. After World War II, heavy industry saw a prolonged period of decline, drastically reducing the number of jobs in these areas.