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The Liberation of Paris
In August 1944, French and US forces freed Paris from German occupation. Listen to reports from some of the journalists there at the time.
In August 1944, French and US forces freed Paris from German occupation. The liberators were met by crowds of celebrating Parisians. Listen to reports of some of the war correspondents who arrived first in the liberated city.
Photo: A Parisian offering a glass of wine to a French soldier, August 1944 (STF/AFP/Getty Images)
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