1944 ⟶ Paris Liberated; De Gaulle's Triumphant Speech
Paris is liberated; De Gaulle makes a triumphant speech at t...
Year
1940
1944
🇫🇷 De Gaulle Recognized as Leader of Free French
General De Gaulle recognised by British as leader of Free French.⟶
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🇫🇷 Paris Liberated; De Gaulle's Triumphant Speech
Paris is liberated; De Gaulle makes a triumphant speech at the Hotel de la Ville, which is also broadcast nationwide. The German military under Lt. Gen. von Choltitz disobeys Hitler's orders to burn the city and destroy all bridges over the Seine. Meanwhile, the southern Allied forces move up from the Riviera, take Grenoble and Avignon.⟶
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🇫🇷 De Gaulle Takes Command of Free French Forces
General Charles de Gaulle takes command of all Free French forces.⟶
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🇫🇷 De Gaulle's Parade on the Champs-Élysées
De Gaulle and the Free French parade triumphantly down the Champs-Élysées under some sniper fire.⟶
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🇫🇷 Allies Recognize De Gaulle's Provisional Government
The Allies recognise General de Gaulle as the head of a provisional government of France.⟶
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