History Daily The Liberation of Paris in WWII
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Aug 25, 2025 Discover the courage of General Charles de Gaulle as he inspires the French resistance against Nazi occupation. Follow Jean Moulin's gripping defiance in the face of brutality, enduring arrest while fighting for his principles. Experience the dramatic unity among resistance fighters, which ultimately leads to their triumph. Witness the pivotal moments leading to August 25, 1944, when Paris is liberated by determined Allied forces, marking a significant turning point in World War II.
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De Gaulle's Daring Escape
- Charles de Gaulle escaped Bordeaux by being smuggled onto a moving plane to avoid arrest by collaborationist French police.
- He fled to England and immediately broadcast a call for resistance to the French people.
Two-Part Structure Of The Resistance
- The French resistance developed as two complementary forces: de Gaulle's external command and an internal underground network.
- This dual structure allowed coordinated internal sabotage and external political leadership during occupation.
Jean Moulin's First Arrest
- Jean Moulin refused to sign a Nazi falsehood and was arrested, taken to a barn filled with bullet-riddled bodies.
- He attempted suicide to avoid betraying information but survived and later joined the resistance leadership.