Modern era · 1944
Liberation of Paris
The Liberation of Paris (French: Libération de Paris) was a battle that took place during World War II from 19 August 1944 until the German garrison surrendered the French capital on 25 August 1944. Paris had been occupied by Nazi Germany since the signing of the Armistice of 22 June 1940, after which the Wehrmacht occupied northern and western France.
- When
- 19 Aug 1944 – 25 Aug 1944
- Where
- Paris
- Era
- Modern
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