The capture of Curlu, France, during the Battle of the Somme, in World war 1. French artillerymen fire a battery of French 75 field pieces at German troops in the town of Curlu. Closeup of French gunners rapid firing their field piece. A shell of a house, all that remains in a section of no-mans land. French infantry quick march into the village of Curlu. View of French forces occupying the severely damaged village. Two French soldiers carry captured German machine guns over their shoulders. (WWI; WW1)
The eve of signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Large crowd gather outside the Palace of Versailles in Versailles,France. Dignitaries exit the Palace after the conference. French General surrounded by officials leaves. A large water fountain in background.
Close aerial view of a U.S. Air Force Northrop P-61 Black Widow in flight at a high altitude above Colomiers, in France. The P-61 flies above clouds. Back on the ground, standing behind their aircraft, the pilot and radar observer of a P-61 smile and pose for the camera.
Invasion convoy headed toward the French coast for the invasion of Normandy France on D-Day in World War 2. Allied warships begin their bombardment. Many views of naval guns firing. Sailors signaling with blinker lights. Second wave of Allied infantry leaving transport ships, descending rope nets to board their landing craft. Troops loaded aboard LCI(L) 211. Allied fighter aircraft in flight. Gun camera views of Allied aircraft attacking German FLAK tower; a Heinkel HE-111 bomber; a steam locomotive pulling a train; and barge traffic on a canal.
Representatives from the United States, South Vietnam and North Vietnam meet , in Paris, France, to finalize the Peace Accords ending Vietnam hostilities. Principal negotiators are U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, and North Vietnamese counterpart , Le Duc Tho. The delegates are seated at a large rectangular table, with Henry Kissinger at center of one side and Le Duc tho, at center of opposite side. Other delegates occupy seats adjacent to their respective principals. (Location: Majestic Hotel?) Photographers try to take photographs without being obtrusive. The mood of the meeting appears restrained but pleasant.
Victory Day celebrations in Paris, France after end of World War II. French civilians, American soldiers, WACs (Women's Army Corps) parade on street. They ride on military vehicles. Soldiers carry flags across a street.
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