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Presentation of the Cross of Liberation (Croix de la Libération) to the city of Paris by General Charles de Gaulle (WW2)

General Charles de Gaulle presents the French Cross of Liberation (Croix de la Libération) to the city of Paris after liberation from Nazi Germany in World War 2. At the entrance of the Paris City Hall (Paris Hôtel de Ville Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris, France), soldiers, Republican Guards, and civilians gather to witness the ceremony. Representatives from the United States Army stands beside the United States flag. A Military Policeman salutes. As the Grand Chancellor of the Order of Liberation, General Charles de Gaulle delivers a speech beside the Paris coat of arms. French politician André le Troquer holds the Paris coat of arms as General de Gaulle talks. Allied generals watch the ceremony. A giant Cross of Liberation, illuminated by spotlights, is unveiled on the pediment of the Hôtel de Ville. Troops salute and sing “la marseillaise”. Major General Jacques Philippe Leclerc smiling during the ceremony. General Charles de Gaulle, with the Paris City Committee, important French politicians such as André le Troquer and Admiral Georges Thierry d’Argenlieu (also known as Father Louis of the Trinity, O.C.D.), the chancellor of the Ordre de la Libération, pose in front of the Hôtel de Ville.

Location: Paris France
Date: 1945, April 2
Duration: 53 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675079408
United States soldiers advance on foot, capturing German soldier in Normandy (WW2)

M4 Sherman tanks and other military vehicles moving through country road in Normandy, France during World War II. Two United States soldiers crouch while advancing alongside road tanks pass by. United States infantry soldiers moving through a village and a forest. Soldiers climb over a fallen tree trunk. Soldiers pass by a dead cow. Soldiers moving in a field. A German prisoner places his hands behind his head after his capture by a United States soldier. United States soldiers walking beside a road. A damged road sign reads “Le Dese … Le Hommet "

Location: Normandy France
Date: 1944, July 25
Duration: 1 min 22 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675079413
United States troops and French citizens examine damaged tanks and German bodies (WW2)

Men find wrecked German tanks in Dompaire, France during World War 2. Two soldiers inspect a damaged Panther tank. Smoke emanates from the damaged German tank as French men approach for clearer view. Two soldiers climb up to inspect the German tank’s body. A soldier stands on top of a soiled German tank. Body of a dead German soldier looking up with eyes and mouth open as seen from an open tank hatch. United States soldiers approach a tilted German tank between a berm and a tree. A German tank with its hatch open. A French woman and child pass by a damaged German tank. Soldier looks at artillery vehicle. Debris and bodies of dead German soldiers lying in front of a horse with cart and damaged houses.

Location: Dompaire France
Date: 1944, July
Duration: 1 min 9 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675079420
United States troops march in parade along the Avenue des Champs Élysées after Paris liberation (WW2)

French people celebrate the liberation of Paris from Nazi Germany during World War II. Army Jeeps drive towards the Arc de Triomphe (Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France). United States troops, in formation, marching along the Avenue des Champs Élysées toward Arc de Triomphe. Women along sidewalk clapping and flashing the “V” for Victory hand sign. United States Army trucks, with field pieces and soldiers, moving around the Arc de Triomphe. Formation of M20 armored cars. Soldiers in jeeps, shaking hands with French men and women alongside road; field piece being pulled by the jeep. United States troops on trucks extending their hands down, shaking hands with crowd as they move by the Avenue des Champs Élysées. French military band performs in front of the Arc de Triomphe. Little girl on parent’s shoulder claps while watching parade. Two United States soldiers holding flags (one was the United States flag) while marching. M4 Sherman tanks with the United States flag move away from the Arc de Triomphe.

Location: Paris France
Date: 1944, August 26
Duration: 3 min 5 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675079428
Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters take off for Normandy, United States B-17 bomber crew captured (WW2)

A German map depicting the French, British and Belgian cities located near the English Channel during World War II. German Luftwaffe pilots preparing their Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters. Luftwaffe Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel) and night-fighter ace Helmut Lent briefing with officers. Helmut Lent smiling. A fighter spinner propeller begins to move. Helmut Lent’s Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter takes off from the airfield. A group of German Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters taking off. German gunmen shooting at Allied aircraft with Flak 38 anti-aircraft gun. German crew with 88-mm FlaK-37 anti-aircraft artillery shooting at Allied aircraft in France. Crash site of a United States bomber shot down by German forces. Bent propellers and smoldering wreckage of crashed plane. A downed Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bomber captured by German forces after a belly landing. German troops capture United States crewmen standing next to parachutes and wrecked plane. German soldiers frisk captured crewmen. German soldiers lead captured crewmen away.

Location: Normandy France
Date: 1944
Duration: 1 min 43 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: German
Clip: 65675079439
United States troops engage in hedgerow warfare in Normandy (WW2)

Operation Cobra in Normandy, France during World War II. United States soldiers sit by hedgerows. Soldier smokes a cigarette. Close view of a soldier’s face looking towards the sky. Soldier communicates on field hand set. Soldiers cover their ears as large artillery fires. Close up of moving tracks on tank. A United States Army M3A1 half-track with troops on top moving. M4 Sherman tanks moves through hedgerow. Another tank goes through hedgerow. United States soldiers walking over a field. The Big Picture host Alexander Scourby introduces the story of Operation Cobra in Normandy. Alexander Scourby holding a book titled “Breakout and Pursuit” by Martin Blumenson.

Location: Normandy France
Date: 1944, July
Duration: 3 min 5 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675079444
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