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French forces parade in city of Marseille, France, following its liberation in World War II

Parade along the Quai de Rive Neuve, Marseille, France,on August 29, 1944, celebrating the city's recapture by French forces in World War 2. French troops marching (with several Resistance members, in civilian clothes). Spectators watch from walls and buildings as well as sidelines. A French Colonial military marching band plays, followed by Colonial troops, some in turbans and others (Senegalese) wearing the red fez. They lead donkeys carrying artillery pieces. A group of French women in uniform, stand in front of tanks lined up on the sidelines. French troops in formation on the sidelines. A color bearer stands in moving military vehicle as it passes a large French tricolor flag displayed on a building. Many spectators line a wide parapet on that building. French General Joseph de Goislard de Monsabert, commander of the French forces that liberated the city, is seen conversing with several officers. Later, He is seen walking behind General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, Commander of the French First Army that liberated Toulon and Marseilles., and Emmanuel d'Astier de La Vigerie, a French journalist, politician and member of the French Resistance. A woman runs into the street and presents a bouquet of flowers to General de Tassigny.

Location: Marseille France
Date: 1944, August 29
Duration: 2 min 34 sec
Sound: No
Color: Color
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675070344
Allied troops landing in Southern France during Operation Dragoon of World War 2

Allied Invasion of Southern France during Operation Dragoon of World War II on 15 and 16 August 1944. Invasion begins. Warships fire heavy naval guns and barrages of rockets. Landing craft carrying men and equipment, race toward the beach. Troops descend on nets from transport vessels. Boats being lowered at sea. Allied aircraft in flight drop bombs. Destroyer and PT boats escort some landing craft . American and French troops encounter no German resistance, except some rear guard sniping, as they advance on shore. 100 foot floating causeways are dropped into the water. Men and supplies landed. Mine detectors clear the roads. German prisoners were herded on beach for removal to ships. Animated map depicts the advancement in the Operation in its first 48 hours.

Location: Southern France
Date: 1944, August 15
Duration: 2 min 10 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675072830
Wounded soldiers are given first aid and blood transmit in Southern France during Operation Dragoon of World War 2

Allied Invasion of Southern France during Operation Dragoon in World War II, 19 August 1944. Wounded soldiers are evacuated to floating ambulances. Enemy troops fire artillery to block Allied advance. Several explosions. Aircraft in flight drop bombs. Tanks advance. Map of Marseilles and Toulon. Wounded soldiers are given first aid and blood transfusion. Prisoners evacuated from combat zone. Prisoners of war exit a gate with sign “36 Div. PN Enclosure”. United States Army General Alexander M. Patch and French General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny award soldiers. A medal on soldier’s chest.

Location: Southern France
Date: 1944, August 19
Duration: 1 min 8 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675072831
Allied troops inspect French civilians for spy in Calais, Southern France during Operation Dragoon (WW2)

Allied Invasion of Calais, France during Operation Dragoon of World War II on 21 August 1944. At Calais, French civilians gather men and women accused of collaborating with the Germans and walk them through streets. An accused woman collaborationist. French town was liberated. Liberated civilians cheer and wave at the arrival of the soldiers loaded in trucks.

Location: Northern France
Date: 1944, August 21
Duration: 34 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675072833
Bomb damaged buildings and ground installations in Avignon, southern France during Operation Dragoon of World War 2

Allied Invasion of Avignon, Southern France during Operation Dragoon of World War II in 1944. Bomb damaged buildings and ground installations in Avignon. Empty streets. French Forces of the Interior (FFI) await for arrival of American troops.

Location: Avignon France
Date: 1944, August
Duration: 23 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675072834
Bomb damaged military and naval installations in Toulon, Southern France during Operation Dragoon of World War 2

Allied Invasion of Toulon, Southern France during Operation Dragoon of World War II on 28 August 1944. Troops occupy Toulon. Damaged naval base by allied air bombing. View of damaged port. Mountains in the background. View of damaged French battleship Dunkerque. Damaged Submarine and torpedo plant at Toulon Port. Weapons installed by French includes 320mm naval guns. Civilians cheer arrival of the French troops. View of Mont Faron overlooking Toulon. Tanks advance through streets. Map depicts the route of advancement.

Location: Toulon France
Date: 1944, August 28
Duration: 2 min 5 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675072836
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