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The liberation of Paris : how Eisenhower, De Gaulle, and Von Choltitz saved the City of Light  Cover Image Book Book

The liberation of Paris : how Eisenhower, De Gaulle, and Von Choltitz saved the City of Light / Jean Edward Smith.

Smith, Jean Edward, (author.).

Summary:

"The liberation of Paris tells the dramatic story of the Allied decision in World War II to divert from the strategic plan in order to save the City of Light from chaos and assist de Gaulle's efforts to become France's new leader even as the German general in charge of the occupation defied his orders to destroy the city as the Allies closed in."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781501164927
  • ISBN: 1501164929
  • Physical Description: 242 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 22 cm
  • Edition: First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2019.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-229) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Paris occupied -- De Gaulle and the resistance -- The Allies advance -- The German defense -- The resistance rises -- Eisenhower changes plans -- Leclerc moves out -- A field of ruins -- Day of liberation -- De Gaulle triumphant.
Subject: Paris (France) > History > 1940-1944.
France > History > German occupation, 1940-1945.
World War, 1939-1945 > France > Paris.

Available copies

  • 13 of 13 copies available at SPARK Libraries. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Cambria County Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Highland Community Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 13 total copies.
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Highland Community Library 940.5421 SMI (Text) 35610000953880 HGHM Non-Fiction Available -


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