The Liberation of Paris
French and US forces freed Paris from German occupation in August 1944
Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service
August 19, 20148m 56s
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Show Notes
In August 1944, French and US forces freed Paris from German occupation. The liberators were met by crowds of celebrating Parisians. Listen to reports of some of the war correspondents who arrived first in the liberated city.
Photo: A Parisian offering a glass of wine to a French soldier, August 1944 (STF/AFP/Getty Images)