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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.

Search for related items by subject

Subject: Paris (France) > History > 1940-1944.
France > History > German occupation, 1940-1945.
World War, 1939-1945 > France > Paris.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.

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  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Allentown Public Library 940.54 SMIT (Text) 34455006570085 Adult Nonfiction 1st FL Available -
Bethlehem Main Library 940.542 (Text) 33062009333148 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Easton Main Library 940.54 S651ℓ (Text) 31901004372910 Adult Nonfiction Available -

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