An automobile exhibition at the Grand Palace in Paris, France. Streamlined vehicles of different sizes in the automobile show. Many people visit the exhibition. Goodrich tires are arranged in a row and automobile parts on display. Various signs in the exhibition. A sign reads 'La Voiture Economique'. A woman sits in a car.
The armistice treaty marks the end of World War 1. United States troops stroll and enjoy sightseeing at a park in Nice, France, near Le Monument du Centenaire (Centennial Monument) located on La Promenade des Anglais. Several people sit on benches in gardens. Men carry flags. A band of soldier musicians entertain by playing popular music. One soldier dances. U.S. soldiers visit ancient Roman ruins at at the Trophee des Alpes situated in La Turbie, about 15Km from Nice in the hills above Monaco.
A steel girder flak tower in woods by Avril, France, near airfield used by U.S. Army Air Force , in World War 2. Barrel of 90mm gun seen moving at the top of the tower. A U.S. Army Sergeant standing on the tower with earphones and binoculars. Formation of U.S. fighter planes seen in background, as they start to break for landing at a nearby airfield. U.S. gunners handle packs of 90mm ammunition. A P-38 aircraft seen high above. U.S. B-26 passing overhead and another P-38 in the sky. A C-47 taking off from nearby airfield, and another P-38 overhead.
An aerial view of the cities and villages of Normandy in France soon after the D-Day invasion of World War 2, but after Allied forces had moved further east toward Germany. German installations are bombed and strafed. Allied troops fire artillery. Smoke rises up due to explosions. Soldiers walk in a street. Rubble on the street. An allied aircraft in flight. Smoke rises up as the German installations are bombed. Street fighting in Normandy. Nazi soldiers surrender after street fighting in Cherbourg. Buildings in the background. German prisoners are marched. Wounded soldiers. Civilians gather as a United States flag is raised in Cherbourg. Civilians cheer as the Germans are defeated. A man gives a speech. (World War II period).
Several men stand outside the Bastille in Paris, France. A moat surrounds the building. The French tricolor flag raised above the turret. A huge crowd gathers near the Bastille. General de Gaulle, accompanied by officials, walks through the crowd. He wears a black armband on the left sleeve of his uniform. The crowd cheers and claps their hands. They enter the courtyard of the Bastille and ascend steep steps to the top. a small boy runs and kisses General de Gaulle, as he climbs the steps. An official introduces General de Gaulle, standing on a platform high above the crowds below. General de Gaulle gives a speech.
Red Ball Convoy of Allied Forces in Chartres, France. A sign reads '24th Reg Station, Supply Convoy, Stop'. People stand near the sign. Officers stand under a tent. Brigadier General Plank and staff look at road maps. Trucks loaded with supplies pass along a road. (World War II period).
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