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Berlin's Fall
- French officers mocked Prussian defenses after entering Berlin unopposed.
- Looting and requisitions by the French caused resentment among Berliners.
French Impressions of Berlin
- French soldiers were unimpressed with Berlin, finding it smaller and less sophisticated than Paris.
- Stendhal described Berlin as sandy and questioned its large population.
Unexpected Fraternization
- The lack of Prussian men led Berlin women to socialize with French officers.
- This fraternization surprised both sides and even sparked romances.