From captured German newsreels in World War II. The Columbus Monument (Plaça Portal de la Pau, s/n, 08001 Barcelona, Spain) in Barcelona, Spain. Spanish officers and dignitaries arrive at the monument. Falangist youth in uniform stand at the foot of the statue. Officers and uniformed Spanish Falangist youth lay a wreath on the Columbus Monument commemorating the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. The Falange youth perform a Nazi-like salute after laying the wreath. A large crowd gathered around to watch the event. Guards around the monument. The monument statue and column. The Spanish officers review a parade. Dignitaries greet the visiting officers.
The Germans capture Paris in June 1940 during World War 2. German troops advance towards Paris in France. Soldiers on horses, on foot, and in cars advance through french towns including Sacy le Grand. An advance German party follows the fleeing French towards Chateau Thierry. Soldiers amidst wrecked cars and vehicles. They battle amidst ruins and damaged buildings in a town. The Germans engaged in street fighting. Soldiers cross the Marne River in rafts and fire machine guns. A sign board for Paris and Soissons in Aisne. Soldiers on foot, in carts, and the horse cavalry. The Germans enter the suburbs of Paris. They set petrol and oil plants on fire. Black smoke due to the fires and explosions. Military vehicles enter and leave the Palace of Versailles. The German Swastika flag is raised on the Palace roof. Paris falls to the Germans. The Eiffel Tower and other monuments. German officers and soldiers in Paris. German soldiers climb up the Eiffel Tower and hoist the Nazi state war flag atop the monument. Troops and military vehicles parade before the Arc De Triomphe at Champs Elysees.
The Germans capture Paris in June 1940 during World War II. 1939: British troops march with French troops during the French National Day parade. The troops and tanks parade before the Arc De Triomphe on Champs Elysees. The German Victory Parade on Chams Elysees after the fall of Paris. German Field Marshal Fedor von Bock and Field Marshal Georg von Kuchler review the German troops. Civilians watch the parade. Aerial view of the parade.
The German invasion and occupation of France during World War II. The ancient German city of Strasbourg is in German hands. The Reich War Flag raised in the town. Views of the Strasbourg Cathedral. Civilians watch as German tanks advance on the city streets. The German invasion of Metz. Soldiers march through the city streets and past a bridge. German armored vehicles on streets beside Metz Cathedral, also called St. Stephen's Cathedral in Metz (Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz). Civilians watch as Germans take over. German soldiers on horses and on foot. German soldiers holding several young French children and talking to them.
The German invasion of France during World War II. German troops capture the huge fortress of Verdun during Battle of France. German infantrymen march through Verdun. Smoke due to explosions and bombardment nearby. A German Commander examines the Fort de Marre. Various views of bombed works on the Maginot Line, including ouvrages, casemates, shelters, observatories, blockhouses, and armored cloches. German officers and soldiers stand beside a gun fortificaiton and discuss war strategy. German tanks and personnel carriers advance quickly on a road.
Paris in Vichy France during World War II. The Gare du Nord (18 Rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris, France) in German occupied Paris. Traffic outside the station. A sign for German troops transport. German soldiers inside the station. A German troop train with a Nazi flag on the engine arrives. German officers and soldiers get off the train. Waiting soldiers greet the new arrivals. A sign reads 'No exit for soldiers' in English and German. The officers exit the station past German guards.
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