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Today in World War II History—August 26, 1944

Monday, August 26, 2024 by Sarah Sundin
French civilians seeking cover as a German sniper opens fire, Paris, France, 26 Aug 1944 (US National Archives: 111-SC-193008)

French civilians seeking cover as a German sniper opens fire, Paris, France, 26 Aug 1944 (US National Archives: 111-SC-193008)

80 Years Ago—August 26, 1944: Gen. Charles de Gaulle leads a parade down the Champs-Élysées; German snipers shoot at him there and later inside Notre-Dame Cathedral; snipers also shoot at celebrating Parisians at place de la Concorde.

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