Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-229) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrationsportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The liberation of Paris

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1056742832

Responsibility statement

Jean Edward Smith

Sub title

how Eisenhower, De Gaulle, and Von Choltitz saved the City of Light

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

Table Of Contents

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

Target audience

adult

Classification