Слайд 2Paris Liberated 70 Years ago
Слайд 3August 25th marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Paris
by the FFI (French Resistance), Free French Army and US Army
Photos by Robert Capa
Слайд 4Paris. August, 1944. After the entry of the French 2nd Armored
Division, numerous pockets of German snipers had to be rooted out. Many French civilians and members of the French Resistance joined the French troops in the fighting. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 5 Paris. August 26th, 1944. Crowd on the pavement after snipers
in buildings overlooking the Place de l'Hotel de Ville opened fire on the celebrations after the liberation. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 6Paris. Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. August 26th, 1944. German troops
started shooting against the parade celebrating the liberation of the city. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 7Paris. August 25, 1944. After the entry of the French 2nd
Armored Division, numerous pockets of German snipers had to be rooted out. Many French civilians and members of the French Resistance joined the French troops in the fighting. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 8Paris. August 25th, 1944. Members of the French resistance standing in
a doorway during the Liberation of the city. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 9Paris. August 25th, 1944. Members of the French resistance combat German
troops during the liberation of the city. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 10Paris. 25 August 1944. Résistants et soldat français de la 2°
division blindée. After the entry of the French 2nd Armored Division, numerous pockets of German snipers had to be rooted out in street Fighting.Many French civilians and members of the Resistance helped the French troops in this battle.Paris.25th August 1944.Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 11Paris. August 25th, 1944. French soldiers fighting against the Germans during
the liberation of the city. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 12Members of the French 2nd Armored Division and resistance fighters during
street fighting against pockets of German soldiers in the region of the Invalides and the Palais Bourbon, for the liberation of Paris. 25 August 1944. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 13Paris. 7th arrondissement. Between the Invalides and the Palais Bourbon. French
troops and members of the French Resistance fighting against German troops. August 25th, 1944. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 14Paris. August 25th, 1944. Members of the French Resistance and soldiers
of the French army. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 15Paris. August 25th, 1944. After the entry of the French 2nd
Armored Division, numerous pockets of German snipers had to be rooted out in street fighting. Many French civilians and members of the Resistance helped the French troops in this fighting. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 16Paris. August 25th, 1944. Members of the resistance crouching behind a
truck during the Liberation. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 17Paris. Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. August 26, 1944. When snipers
in buildings overlooking the Place de l'Hotel de Ville opened fire on the triumphal parade, the panicked crowd fell to the pavement. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 18Paris. August 25th, 1944. A wounded soldier of the French 2nd
Armored Division is evacuated during fighting between the Palais Bourbon and Les Invalides. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 19Paris. August 25, 1944. Street fighting between French troops of the
2nd Armored Division and pockets of isolated German army units in the vicinity of the Invalides and the Palais Bourbon region for the liberation of Paris. Robert Capa © International Center of Photo
Слайд 20Paris. Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. 26th August 1944. When snipers
in buildings overlooking the Place de l'Hotel de Ville opened fire on the triumphal parade, the panicked crowd fell to the pavement. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 21Paris. August 25th, 1944. Members of the French Resistance during the
liberation of the city. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 22Paris. Rue de Constantine. Minsitry of Foreign Affairs. A tank of
the French 2nd Armored Division fighting near the Invalides during liberation of Paris. 25 August 1944. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 23Paris. August 25th, 1944. After the entry of the French 2nd
Armored Division, numerous pockets of German snipers had to be rooted out in street fighting. Many French civilians and members of the Resistance helped the French troops in this fighting. This photograph shows a French civilian who was unable to contain his wrath against a German soldier who had surrendered. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 24General Leclerc (left) Commander of the French 2nd Armored Division making
his way towards Paris, somewhere in the southern suburbs, prior to the liberation of the city. 25 August 1944. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 25Paris. 25th august 1944. On the right: French general Leclerc. The
French liberation Forces of the 2nd Armored Division were headed by General Leclerc, he is seen here entering Paris upon the liberation. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 26South of Paris. August 25th, 1944. Commander General Jacques Philippe LECLERC
(second from left) with his staff. Paris was liberated that same day. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 27Paris. August 25th, 1944. German soldiers surrender to French Resistance fighters
during the liberation of the city. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 28Paris. 26th August. Paris is liberated. 8th arrondissement. Av. of the
Champs-Elysées.The General De Gaulle is leading the procession going from the triumphal Arch (tomb of the unknown soldier) to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Слайд 29Paris. August 26th, 1944. Members of the French Resistance marching through
the liberated city.Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 30Paris. Crowds fill up the Champs Elysees on the 26th August
1944 to celebrate the liberation of Paris. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 31Paris. French soldiers and civilians celebrating the liberation of the city
on the Champs Elysees. August 26th, 1944. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 32Paris. August 25th, 1944. French troops being welcomed during the liberation
of the city. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 33Paris. August 26, 1944. Soldiers of the French 2nd Armored Division
being welcomed as they travel down Les Champs-Elysées. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 34Paris. Les Champs-Elysées. 26 August 1944.Scenes along the Champs Elysees during
the liberation of Paris celebrations.Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 35Paris. August 25th, 1944. Crowds celebrating the liberation of the city.
Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 36Paris. 8th arrondissement. Champs-Elysées. August 26th, 1944. Members of the French
Resistance and soldiers of the French Army celebrating the liberation of the city. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 37Paris. August 26th, 1944. General Charles de Gaulle leading the parade
down the Avenue des Champs-Elysées to celebrate the liberation of the city. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 38Celebrations at the liberation of Paris along the Champs Elysees, 26th
August 1944. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 3926th of August 1944. Paris. Les Champs-Elysées.
The triumphal parade celebrating the
liberation of the city. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 40Division during celebrations for the Liberation of Paris, Champs Elysees.26th August
1944. Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
Слайд 41Paris. Street of Rivoli. August 26, 1944. Members of the French
Resistance and tanks of the French 2nd Armored Division during the Liberation of Paris.Robert Capa © International Center of Photography
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