A unit of the Vichy Legion Tricolore -- also known as the Legion of French Volunteers, or LVF, officially known to the Germans as Infantry Regiment (Infanterieregiment) 638. They are being reviewed in German-occupied Paris France before heading to the Russian front. Soldiers at attention. A crowd gathered to watch the inspection. A dignitary (possibley Paul Touvier?) reviews the troops. He greets the officers and soldiers. Soldiers parade outside a building. The dignitary and Vichy French officers watch the parade. (World War II period).
Trial of Marshal Henri Philippe Petain and other French officials in Paris, France after World War II. A crowded court room. French Military Commander General Maxime Weygand testifies on witness stand. Marshal Petain seated with another French officer. A man addresses the court. Reporters take notes. Marshal Petain stands and addresses the court. French politician and lawyer Paul Reynaud asked to take the witness stand. He takes the oath and testifies. Reporters click photographs.
Trial of Marshal Henri Philippe Petain and other French officials in Paris, France after World War II. Former Vichy Marine Minister Admiral Blehaut takes the oath and testifies before the court. A lawyer speaks. An officer greets Marshal Petain. The Court President walks up and takes a seat. Another French officer takes the oath and testifies. Reporters take notes. Officers greet Marshal Petain.
U.S. Army General George S Patton visits France. French soldiers stand guard. General Patton is greeted by the Military Governor of Paris General Paul Legentilhomme in Paris. American and French officers around the Generals. General Patton presents Colors to a French Unit. Soldiers come forward and accept the colors. General Patton and the soldiers salute. Photographers click pictures of the ceremony. (World War II period).
French hairstylists competition in Paris, France. Hairstylists snipping and styling hair of women. A female hairdresser combs the hair of a woman. Another hairstylist combs the curly bun of a blond woman. A woman models her “poodle bob” hair. Two women, a brunette and a blond, sporting stylish “Italian cut” with tousled curls. Blond and dark-haired women model curled coiffures and bobs styled by French hairdressers. A blond woman, wearing an elaborate costume, demonstrates her heart-shaped bobbed hair.
People on a sightseeing tour of Paris. Civilians board a Bautex-Mouches in front of the Opera House. Tourists visit the Norte Dame Cathedral (6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France). People enter the Notre Dame cathedral. French soldiers stand guard at the entrance. People come out after looking at the famous Gothic architectural building. Rear view of the Cathedral.
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