The city of Paris, France under German occupation during World War II. Interiors of the Paris Opera House during a German meeting. German officials exit from the gate of a public building accompanied by French politician Pierre Laval. The German officials shake hands with Laval who enters a car. View of the Longchamps race track. German and French officials with civilian officials during an outdoor ceremony. A French official pins medals on German soldiers. German, French officials and people outside a cathedral. A ceremony at the eternal light at the Arc de Triomphe. A scuffle in the crowd on the sidewalk.
Verdun city in France during World War I. Destroyed buildings of the city and ramparts used to defend the city. A bridge over a river. French soldiers on the banks of the Meuse River.
Shell torn city of Verdun in France during World War I. French soldiers inspect shell holes near the city of Verdun. A firefighting truck arrives in front a building. French firemen hose down the building. A destroyed building. Destroyed buildings along the bank of a river.
Dead bodies of German soldiers during the Battle of Verdun in France in World War I. The skull of a German sharpshooter. Dead German soldiers lying alongside an artillery gun. Dead bodies of German soldiers near a trench.
French officers and leaders pose around a decorated taxicab in the courtyard of the Esplanade des Invalides in Paris, France, a few years after World War I. French officials surround a decorated taxicab and pose during a distinguished service ceremony. The train carriage in which the Armistice was signed, Wagon Lits Company car No. 2419D, is seen in the background (having been moved to the plaza after the signing). A French officer speaks to other officers surrounding him.
Cars parked outside the flagship store of fashion designer Christian Dior in Paris, France. Sign reads “Christian Dior Chapeaux”. Women wearing African-inspired designs of Christian Dior hats outside the shop. A woman wearing a hat with a large flower. One turban is modeled with a matching parasol. Stitching on some hats are based on ethnic African designs.
CRITICALPAST.COM: About Us | Contact Us | FAQs - How to Order | License Agreement | My Account | My Lightboxes | Shopping Cart | Advanced Search | Featured Collections | Website Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy ©2026 CriticalPast LLC.
License Agreement |
Terms & Conditions |
Privacy Policy
©2026 CriticalPast LLC.