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The Occupation and Liberation of Paris

Everything Everywhere Daily

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The Fall of Paris: Open City and Occupation

This chapter explores the occupation of Paris during World War II, detailing the French government's declaration of the city as an 'open city' to safeguard its culture amidst impending conflict. It provides insight into the rapid advance of German forces and the critical decisions made by the French leadership in the early phases of the war.

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