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German troops hoist the Nazi swastika flag on top of the Versailles Palace and the Eiffel Tower (WW2)

Thick cloud of smoke above burning oil tanks near Paris during World War 2. A burning oil tank. German troops on horseback and carts cross a bridge near Paris. German military vehicles are parked outside the Palace of Versailles. View of the gate of Versailles. German troops raise the swastika flag over the Palace of Versailles. Façade of the Versailles palace, with the words inscribed “A toutes les gloires de la France” (“To all the glories of France” in English). A German observation plane lands in Paris. German soldiers surround the observation plane (likely a Fieseler Fi 156 Storch) in Paris. View of Paris. German troops climb the Eiffel Tower. Triumphant German troops hoist the Nazi swastika flag on top of the Eiffel Tower. German soldier laughing. The Nazi swastika flag flying on top of the Eiffel Tower.

Location: Paris France
Date: 1940, June 14
Duration: 2 min 2 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: German
Clip: 65675079328
German attacks on European nations and the Soviet Union, in World War II

German attacks on other nations during World War 2. A sign reads 'Belgique' near a building. Germans in Denmark, Belgium, Luxembourg, Holland and France. German soldiers on tanks and other military vehicles as they advance in blitzkrieg (lightning war). They advance through the Dutch farmlands. German Ju-52 aircraft fly in formation and drop paratroopers. The destruction of Rotterdam by heavy German bombardment. People in Netherlands bury their dead at cemetery. French refugees leave their cities. Adolf Hitler looks at the Eiffel tower in Paris, with other German officials, during occupation of France. Aerial view of the city. German bombers attack London, England during the blitz. Shattered equipment on the ground and destroyed buildings in London, England. Hitler observes the German Atlantic Wall defenses. The battle and Allied evacuation of Dunkirk. White cliffs of Dover Sea shore in view. Map depicts German positions. The Battle of Britain. British spitfire planes attack German bombers. Children being evacuated from London and Paris. Fires and aerial bombardment at night by German aircraft during blitzkrieg. Rubble being cleared by British following bombing by German aircraft. British men and women war production workers in munitions and aircraft factories. Hitler and Goering with others in the railroad carriage where French authorities surrender at Compiegne in June, 1940. German forces attacking the Soviet Union, with tanks, infantry and aircraft during Operation Barbarossa, on June 22, 1941.The mobilization of Soviet defense forces depicted with scenes of Soviet citizens listening to radio updates and reading newspapers about invasion. Soviet men mobilizing for military training. New recruits in Russia prepare for military action.

Location: Europe
Date: 1941
Duration: 6 min 29 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675051620
France surrenders to Germany during World War 2

French Marshal Petain, now Premier, walks to a car and seen later at conference table with Pierre Laval and other national leaders. View of Adolf Hitler, with close associates, expressing delight after signing of the second armistice at Compiegne,ending resistance by France, on June 22, 1940. German honor guard marching near Marshal Foch's railroad car where the 1918 armistice was signed. Monument of Marshal Foch. Hitler, Hermann Goering, and Admiral Raeder, head of the Kriegsmarine, review the honor guard. German stand at steps of the rail car. Raeder, and Goering, both carrying Marshal's batons, flank Hitler. French Army General Charles Huntziger, accompanied by General Jean Bergeret,Air Minister, Vice Admiral Le Luc, Commander of Maritime Forces, and Ambassador Leon Noel, are escorted by two German officers. They enter the railroad carriage. View inside, as Hitler, Goering and German representatives stand when they enter. Newspaper headline describes tax on France for German occupation. French prisoners of war in an outdoor yard and being moved to Germany. French prisoners in bucket brigade and carrying construction materials. French workers engaged in labor to support German war effort. Unhappy French children. Public funerals for persons executed by the Germans. German flag draped over the Foch statue. Hitler's touring motorcade passes Arch of Triumph in Paris in early morning when streets are empty. Parisians gather on streets to hear German orders broadcast. Many express distress. In Southern France, Military units carry their colors as they depart for North Africa. General Charles de Gaulle is among the marchers. De Gaulle seen reviewing contingents of French military. Free French soldiers parading in London, England. Military officers salute as the ship carrying Regimental colors departs. French colors carried beside unit with American flag. General Charles de Gaulle and General Henri Giraud at 1943 Casablanca Conference (Roosevelt and Churchill seated).

Location: France
Date: 1940
Duration: 5 min 30 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675038492
German troops salute as train arrives and German officials meet at the railway station in Paris, France.

German soldiers arrive by train in Paris, France during the German occupation of Paris (World War II). View of Gare du Nord, one of the main railway termini in Paris. German troops stand on one of the train platforms at Gare du Nord. Train with Nazi flags on it arrives at a Paris train station. German troops salute in the foreground. Swastika sign adorns the front of train. Soldiers stand with mounted guns on a train wagon. German army Generals and other officers meet at Paris railway station. Group of German soldiers stand nearby. Interior of station shows German troops on guard. Sign reads “Sortie interdite aux militaires No exit for soldiers”. German troops disembark from the Nazi train. German generals salute as they exit the station. A Nazi banner hangs above the exit gate.

Location: Paris France
Date: 1940, June
Duration: 53 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: German
Clip: 65675072692
A German General arrives at the Gare du Nord in Paris during the Battle of France (WW2)

German invasion of France during the Battle of France in World War II. The main entrance of the Gare du Nord or Paris North Station (18 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris, France) in Paris. A German troop train arrives at the station. A Nazi flag on the train's engine. A German General and soldiers in the rail cars. Officers greet the new arrivals. The General is escorted out of the station.

Location: Paris France
Date: 1940
Duration: 53 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: German
Clip: 65675021849
Views of United States Consulate building in Bordeaux France, and American citizens at consulate departing France in World War 2

Front of American Consulate building in Bordeaux France. Plaque above the door marked with - CONSULATE of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA. Interior of the Consulate where American consul, Mr Waterman is at his desk. American refugees waiting in the consulate for passports as they prepare to depart France shortly before the fall of Paris to Nazi Germany in World War II. Red Cross workers assisting consul. June 1940.

Location: Bordeaux France
Date: 1940, June
Duration: 1 min 49 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675032331
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