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The liberation of Paris : how Eisenhower, De Gaulle, and Von Choltitz saved the City of Light / Jean Edward Smith.
"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. |
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| Subject: | Paris (France) > History > 1940-1944. France > History > German occupation, 1940-1945. World War, 1939-1945 > France > Paris. |
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- 3 of 3 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| 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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