5 June 1940 during Battle of France: German reserves including trucks, soldiers and tanks enters the French city of Merville. The troops cross a bridge over the River Somme. German tanks and infantry cross the bridge and then fire at French positions. Smoke due to bombardment. A French tank is hit. French soldiers surrender with the tank and are taken prisoner by the Germans. A French tank on fire.
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, after World War II. All rise as the Court President enters the courtroom. French General Bergert is called to the witness stand. He comes forward, takes the oath and sits. Prosecutor Mornet addresses the court. The Court's President takes notes. American officers at the trial.
Trial of Marshal Henri Philippe Petain and other French officials in Paris, France during World War II. Mr Berthelot, former Vichy Transport Minister takes oath and testifies. Reporters take notes. The Minister is taken away by the guards. An official takes a seat.
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. Arc de Triomphe (Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France) on the Avenue Champs-Élysées. General Patton and French General Alphonse Juin arrive at the Arc De Triomphe in Paris. He is greeted by officers. Photographers click pictures. The General and other officers salute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He places a wreath at the Eternal Light. The General signs the Golden Book. Soldiers give a gun salute. General Patton salutes the French flag. (World War II period).
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