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WW2 - Liberation of Paris. A Leclerc Tank in action
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WW2 - Liberation of Paris. A Leclerc Tank in action
WW2 - Liberation of Paris. A Leclerc Tank in action. Date: 1944
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1944 Action Advance Combat Feb17 Firing Leclerc Liberation Liberators Operation Tank
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This evocative photograph captures the raw power and determination of the Allied forces during the liberation of Paris in August 1944. The image shows a Leclerc tank, named after General Philippe Leclerc, leader of the 2nd French Armored Division, in action on the streets of the city. The tank, with its turret hatch open and gun barrel pointing towards the horizon, is in the midst of firing, likely towards German positions. The smoke rising from the explosions in the background adds to the chaotic and intense atmosphere of urban combat. The liberation of Paris was a significant turning point in World War II, marking the end of the German occupation of France. Operation Overlord, the codename for the Allied invasion of Normandy, had begun in June 1944, and by August, the Allied forces had advanced through France, reaching the outskirts of Paris. The city, a symbol of French culture and history, was fiercely defended by the Germans, leading to intense street fighting. The liberation of Paris was a triumphant moment for the Allied forces and the French people, who had suffered under German occupation for over four years. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who fought in the Second World War. It also highlights the pivotal role played by the Allied forces, particularly the French, in the liberation of Paris and the eventual defeat of the Axis powers.
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