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AEF in training being transported by troop train in France, during World War I
U.S. troops, of the American Expeditionary Forces, lined up with their gear ready to board a troop train in France, during World War 1. The train, comprising numerous boxcars, is seen underway. Then, the American troops are seen climbing down from the boxcars, some tossing their bedrolls ahead of them, at their destination. They line up in casual formation. All are wearing campaign hats (M1912 service hats) and still in training.
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.
American Expeditionary Forces newly arrived in France, getting settled, during World War I
American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) soldiers of the U.S. 1st Infantry Division, in camp, after arrival in France, in World War 1. The troops, wearing campaign hats (M1912 Service hats) are seen going through a mess line, with cooks dispensing food into their individual mess kits. One soldier clowns around with a large loaf of bread. He bites a piece from it and offers the loaf to other who do likewise. American soldiers sitting on the ground, appear to be enjoying themselves as they drink from small bottles.
Liberation of Southern France from Germany, Paris, France (WW2)
Animated map shows France, Germany, and England during World War II. An arrow points to Marseilles. Paratroopers of Airborne Infantry prepare to jump from flying aircraft. Parachutes on paratroopers descending from aircraft. Allied amphibious ships land on the coast of the French Riviera. Barrage balloons are seen. View of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. French Forces of the Interior (FFI) waves the French flag in Paris. Free French troops and guerrilla men and women stand at attention. View of Rue de Rivoli and the Louvre Museum. French forces engage with German troops in street fighting. A French guerrilla shoots a German soldier. M4 Sherman tanks, trucks and other vehicles moving in the streets of Paris. A French man throws a grenade out from his window. A German soldier on fire escapes from burning vehicle. A French couple seizes weapons from an unconscious German soldier. French civilians with rifles sit behind sandbags. French Second Armored Division moving towards Paris. French civilians welcome the arrival of the French Second Armored Division at Montmartre. Marshal Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque talking to another soldier. A tank in front of a fence written with “Bois Charbons” (“Charcoal”). French Second Armored Division and German forces engage in street fighting. A woman grabs her son, taking him inside their house. French men watching the street fighting. French Second Armored Division M4 Sherman tank firing on the street. A machine gun of the French Second Armored Division. Thick smoke from a building. German soldier with white flag. German troops captured in Place de la Concorde. German troops raise their hands while being searched. Civilians cheer and hug each other. A soldier receives kisses from women. General Charles de Gaulle enters the city. A sign reads 'Avenue des Champs Elysees'. People buying newspapers on street. Children play in liberated France. Men and women singing the La Marseillaise is heard from the background. (World War II period).
Partisans and FFI (French Forces of the Interiors) members present during a flag raising ceremony in Paris, France (WW2)
A flag raising ceremony in Paris, France during operations for the Liberation of Paris in World War II. French men exit from an office. A man addresses newly appointed police. People applaud and sing the French Anthem. French soldiers salute. Partisans and FFI (French Forces of the Interiors) members present during the flag raising ceremony. The French flag on the Paris City Hall (Paris Hôtel de Ville, Pl. de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris, France) and blood stains on a sidewalk. Vehicles parked and people walk in a square surrounded by buildings. (World War II period).
View of Eiffel Tower and an old artist paints in Tuileries gardens in Paris, France.
Cars and buses on a street in Montmartre, Paris, France. Buildings in the background. The dome of the Sacré-Cœur Basilica is seen. Louvre museum in Paris. Tulips in the background. Vehicular traffic passes by. The Arc de Triomphe (Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France). An old artist paints in the Tuileries gardens (Pl. de la Concorde, 75001 Paris, France). A lamp post on the street. Eiffel Tower in view.
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