Tag: Charles de Gaulle
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Paris Marks 80th Anniversary of Liberation from Nazi Occupation with Commemorations
Paris recently marked the 80th anniversary of its liberation from German occupation, a significant event commemorated with various ceremonies and military parades. On August 24, 1944, the Allied Forces, led by the French 2nd Armored Division and including a significant contribution from Spanish soldiers of the 9th company, entered Paris, culminating in the city’s liberation…
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Honoring the Forgotten Heroes: Spanish Soldiers’ Crucial Role in the Liberation of Paris Recognized
A recent report highlights the crucial yet long-overlooked role of Spanish soldiers in the liberation of Paris during World War II. These soldiers, part of the La Nueve company of the Second Armored Division, were among the first to enter Paris on August 24, 1944. The majority of La Nueve’s soldiers were Spanish Republicans who…