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German soldiers with local residents near the eternal flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris' Place de la Star (later Charles de Gaulle Square). The monument is dedicated to the soldiers who fought and died in the First World War. Paris, France. 1940

German soldiers with local residents near the eternal flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris' Place de la Star (later Charles de Gaulle Square). The monument is dedicated to the soldiers who fought and died in the First World War. Paris, France. 1940
Departure from home to the front line. Germany. 1940The grave of the German sergeant Theodore Lonien, who died on 7 June. Lafoo, France. 1940
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Photos from collection Battle of France and surrendered Paris

German soldiers and locals at the entrance to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica at the top of Montmartre hill. Paris, France. 1940

German soldiers and locals at the entrance to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica at the top of Montmartre hill. Paris, France. 1940

German soldiers and locals at the entrance to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica at the top of Montmartre hill. Paris, France. 1940

German soldiers and locals at the entrance to the Sacré-Coeur Basilica at the top of Montmartre hill. Paris, France. 1940

German soldiers leave the Sacré-Coeur Basilica at the top of Montmartre hill. Paris, France. 1940

German soldiers leave the Sacré-Coeur Basilica at the top of Montmartre hill. Paris, France. 1940

On the square outside the Paris National Opera (Opera Garnier). Paris, France. 1940

On the square outside the Paris National Opera (Opera Garnier). Paris, France. 1940

Paris, France. 1940

Paris, France. 1940

German soldiers using a public toilet on a city street. Paris, France. 1940

German soldiers using a public toilet on a city street. Paris, France. 1940

German military and locals in a bar. Paris, France. 1940

German military and locals in a bar. Paris, France. 1940

German military men drinking beer after lunch. Paris, France. 1940

German military men drinking beer after lunch. Paris, France. 1940

German military and army vehicles among the local population on a street in the Montmartre area of the city. Paris, France. 1940

German military and army vehicles among the local population on a street in the Montmartre area of the city. Paris, France. 1940

Paris, France. 1940

Paris, France. 1940

The Arc de Triomphe. View from the side of Avenue Kleber. Paris, France. 1940

The Arc de Triomphe. View from the side of Avenue Kleber. Paris, France. 1940

The Arc de Triomphe. View from the Champs Elyseeuves. Paris, France. 1940

The Arc de Triomphe. View from the Champs Elyseeuves. Paris, France. 1940

German soldiers at the entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. On the left are tankers in black uniforms. Paris, France. 1940

German soldiers at the entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. On the left are tankers in black uniforms. Paris, France. 1940

German military at the entrance to the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris. Paris, France. 1940

German military at the entrance to the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris. Paris, France. 1940

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Paris, or Notre Dame de Paris. Paris, France. 1940

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Paris, or Notre Dame de Paris. Paris, France. 1940

The House of Invalids is an architectural monument built by order of Louis XIV. Paris, France. 1940

The House of Invalids is an architectural monument built by order of Louis XIV. Paris, France. 1940

View of Rue Royale towards Place de la Concorde from the steps of the Madeleine Church. Paris, France. 1940

View of Rue Royale towards Place de la Concorde from the steps of the Madeleine Church. Paris, France. 1940

French girls walk along the Place de la Concorde. Paris, France. 1940

French girls walk along the Place de la Concorde. Paris, France. 1940

Portrait of a German sergeant at the entrance to Versailles. Paris, France. 1940

Portrait of a German sergeant at the entrance to Versailles. Paris, France. 1940

German military personnel looking at paintings in the Palace of Versailles. Paris, France. 1940

German military personnel looking at paintings in the Palace of Versailles. Paris, France. 1940

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