The Liberation in the 11th arrondissement

This video shows amateur film of the Faubourg Saint-Antoine in the 11th arrondissement – probably on 26 August – which recently came to light. It begins with scenes of the Liberation, with images of marching Resistance fighters and of barricades being dismantled, followed by scenes of lorries laden with Resistance fighters. Click on the link to watch it:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8867e_paris-xie-aout-1944_webcam

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