Paris Liberation Collection

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741643 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

American Soldiers Chatting to Young French Women, Cherbourg, 29th June, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741656 American Soldiers Chatting to Young French Women, Cherbourg, 29th June, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Cherbourg, Normandy, France, june 29)

Parade of American Soldiers, Cherbourg, Normandy, France, July 14, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741657 Parade of American Soldiers, Cherbourg, Normandy, France, July 14, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Cherbourg, Normandy, France, july 14)

Liberation of Lille by British Troops, October 1918 (b/w photo)
1701020 Liberation of Lille by British Troops, October 1918 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Liberation of Lille (France) by english troops in October 1918

An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August, 1944 (b/w photo)
1741608 An American soldier attempts to communicate with local people, Orleans, 19th August, 1944 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

The Liberation of the Birds at the Annunciation
7278794 The Liberation of the Birds at the Annunciation by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liberation of the Birds at the Annunciation, Historical)

Liberation of the soldiers from the military prison in the Abbey, Paris, France, 30 June 1789
7278988 Liberation of the soldiers from the military prison in the Abbey, Paris, France, 30 June 1789 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741655 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Normandy landings (Operation Overlord), France, june 6

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741653 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741652 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b / w photo)
1741651 Preparation for the Normandy Landings, Slapton Sands, Devon, 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

"The Popsipetel Picture-History of King Jong Thinkalot frontispiece illustration from The Voyages of Doctor
7214602 " The Popsipetel Picture-History of King Jong Thinkalot frontispiece illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

Humorous One or Two Step by Montague Ewing, sheet music cover (colour litho)
7153762 Humorous One or Two Step by Montague Ewing, sheet music cover (colour litho) by Rigby, Reginald (1881-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous One or Two Step by Montague Ewing)

German philosopher Professor Henrik Steffens inspiring his audience to join the war to liberate Prussian from the rule
7148150 German philosopher Professor Henrik Steffens inspiring his audience to join the war to liberate Prussian from the rule of Napoleon, Breslau, 1813 (engraving) by Kampf

Mary MacArthur, Scottish Suffragette and trade unionist (b / w photo)
7201689 Mary MacArthur, Scottish Suffragette and trade unionist (b/w photo) by Haines, Reginald (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary MacArthur (1880-1921)

The people of Prussia donating their possessions to help fund a new war against Napoleon, 1813 (engraving)
7148153 The people of Prussia donating their possessions to help fund a new war against Napoleon, 1813 (engraving) by Kampf

Priest blessing volunteers enlisting in the Prussian Free Corps commanded by Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm von Lutzow during
7148148 Priest blessing volunteers enlisting in the Prussian Free Corps commanded by Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm von Lutzow during the Napoleonic Wars, 1813 (engraving) by Kampf

Establishment of the Prussian Landwehr militia to fight for liberation from Napoleons rule, Breslau
7148149 Establishment of the Prussian Landwehr militia to fight for liberation from Napoleons rule, Breslau, 17 March 1813 (engraving) by European School

Banner commemorating the liberation of Orleans in 1429 (chromolitho)
7185097 Banner commemorating the liberation of Orleans in 1429 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Banner commemorating the liberation of Orleans in 1429)

Pascal Paoli, liberateur de la Corse, entre dans Bastia (engraving)
7179667 Pascal Paoli, liberateur de la Corse, entre dans Bastia (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pascal Paoli, liberateur de la Corse, entre dans Bastia)

The last two Red Flag summonses issued before Emancipation Day (litho)
7159937 The last two Red Flag summonses issued before Emancipation Day (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prussian General Ludwig Yorck addressing the Estates of East Prussia in Konigsberg to appeal for support against
7148146 Prussian General Ludwig Yorck addressing the Estates of East Prussia in Konigsberg to appeal for support against Napoleon, 1813 (engraving) by German School

Little black boy emerging from an egg (colour litho)
7151065 Little black boy emerging from an egg (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Let Women Vote (litho)
7153758 Let Women Vote (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Let Women Vote.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Emancipation of the serfs (engraving)
7149546 Emancipation of the serfs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emancipation of the serfs)

Liberation of St. Peter from Prison, 1650-55 (oil on panel)
6452884 Liberation of St. Peter from Prison, 1650-55 (oil on panel) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 30.5x37.5 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Armed African soldiers going to the assault, 1883 (illustration)
6646947 Armed African soldiers going to the assault, 1883 (illustration) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); (add.info.: Civilized Africa)

The Angel Liberating St. Peter from Prison, circa 1625-1635 (oil on canvas)
7082133 The Angel Liberating St. Peter from Prison, circa 1625-1635 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 120.7x98.1 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

As national troops triumphantly entered Madrid, the valiant Italian Legionaries... (colour litho)
2783891 As national troops triumphantly entered Madrid, the valiant Italian Legionaries... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The adventure of an aviator from Rome-Tokyo (colour litho)
2808889 The adventure of an aviator from Rome-Tokyo (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The adventure of a Rome-Tokyo aviator)

In Freed Trent (Colour Litho)
2808747 In Freed Trent (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Freed in Trento. The Victory Mass at the foot of the Monument to Dante)

The dramas of the mines, the liberation of three workers who were buried forty-four days at 300... (colour litho)
2815083 The dramas of the mines, the liberation of three workers who were buried forty-four days at 300... (colour litho) by Beltrame

New Years Eve (colour litho)
2808758 New Years Eve (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year. without Austrians in the redeemed land)

After liberation, civil provision (colour litho)
2808746 After liberation, civil provision (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: After liberation, civil provision)

The triumph in the streets of Italian Trieste (colour litho)
2808744 The triumph in the streets of Italian Trieste (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The triumph in the streets of Italian Trieste)

The arrival in Zavia of Captain Moizo, Lieutenant Copelli and members of the mission... (colour litho)
2808534 The arrival in Zavia of Captain Moizo, Lieutenant Copelli and members of the mission... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Paris Liberation: A Journey of Courage and Freedom" In the midst of World War II, the stage was set for a monumental event that would forever change the course of history. As preparations for the Normandy Landings unfolded at Slapton Sands in Devon, 1944, black and white photographs captured moments that would etch themselves into our collective memory. One such image reveals African American soldiers liberating Rennes in Brittany on August 4th, 1944. Their faces filled with determination and resilience as they fought side by side with their comrades to bring freedom to a war-torn land. Another snapshot transports us to Cherbourg on June 29th, 1944. American soldiers engage in heartfelt conversations with young French women, bridging gaps between nations through shared laughter and camaraderie amidst chaos. A parade of American soldiers floods the streets of Cherbourg on July 14th, 1944. The jubilant atmosphere reflects both relief and hope as France begins its journey towards liberation from Nazi occupation. But this fight for freedom wasn't limited to one nation alone. In October 1918, British troops liberated Lille from German control during World War I—a testament to international solidarity against oppression. Fast forward back to World War II—Orleans becomes a backdrop for an unforgettable moment when an American soldier attempts communication with local people on August 19th, 1944. Language barriers crumble beneath smiles and gestures as bonds form between allies turned friends. Yet Paris itself holds its own tales of liberation throughout history. From the Abbey's military prison where soldiers were freed on June 30th, 1789—to even more symbolic images like "The Liberation of Birds at Annunciation, " Paris has witnessed countless acts breaking free from confinement—both literal and metaphorical.