WORLD WAR II: Sarkozy in London for 70th anniversary of de Gaulle’s resistance call
French President Nicolas Sarkozy will visit London on Friday to mark the 70th anniversary of Charles de Gaulle’s impassioned BBC radio appeal to his compatriots to resist the Nazi occupation of France. Read More
FRANCE: Government to push for unpopular retirement age hike
French President Nicolas Sarkozy will prioritise the pushing back of France’s retirement age during the second half of his term, aides confirmed Tuesday, in a move expected to meet fierce resistance from the French public. Read More
How exactly did Hitler and the Nazis march into Paris and overtake it?
I was just wondering exactly how did the Nazis succeed in just coming into Paris and taking over? Wasn’t their any kind of resistance or insurrection ? What did the police of Paris? I have always wondered exactly how this scenario played out. Any ideas?
Can someone tell me what happened in France during the Germany control of it in World War 2?
Can someone tell me what happened in France during the Germany control of it in World War 2? Like how the French people were treated by the Germans, plans of fleeing the country if they able too, and about the resistance. Any additional information would be nice. If you have any links about this topic [...]