Interesting War Photos: Then and Now 📸 Part 1 🫡 #shorts #thenandnow #history #ww2 #photography

Welcome to another installment of our series “Interesting War Photos: Then and Now”! In this video, we delve into a dramatic historical transformation as we explore the occupation and liberation of Paris during World War II.

On June 14, 1940, German Wehrmacht troops marched into Paris, marking a significant moment in WWII history. The featured photo captures the victory parade of the German 30th Infantry Division on Avenue Foch, with General Kurt von Briesen presiding over the event. This image symbolizes the height of German dominance and the somber reality of occupied Paris.

Fast forward to the liberation of Paris, and we see a stark contrast. The video juxtaposes the dark days of occupation with the joyous and liberating moments when Paris was freed from Nazi control. Witness how the city transformed from a place of oppression to a symbol of freedom and resilience.

Key Moments:

• German Wehrmacht occupation of Paris
• Victory parade on Avenue Foch with General Kurt von Briesen
• Liberation of Paris and the end of Nazi occupation

Key Terms & Phrases:

• Paris occupation WWII
• Nazi Germany in Paris
• D-Day liberation photos
• World War II historical photos
• German 30th Infantry Division
• French resistance and liberation
• Historical transformations WWII
• Before and after WWII photos

[Skywalker_c]

It is amazing to be able to show this, and how the locations look today. It truly is like going back in time for even a brief second. I thank you. Truly☮️

[wakeupidiotsnow]

My dad was in the USARMY 28TH ID and Liberated Paris, July23, 1944 were the first American division to parade ( Famous street with the Arc de Triumph... - Champs-Elysees) through the liberation of Paris from the Nazi’s. He was the last man drafted from Dodge City Kansas Ford County, cowboy rancher machinist rifleman was in Bastogne Battle of the Bulge, The Army 28th Infantry Division was the first American fighting force to fight the Nazis on German soil. He survived Bastogne Hürtgen ending at the Elbe river, northern Germany. Campaigns
Normandy (6 Jun 44 - 24 Jul 44)
Northern France (25 Jul 44 - 14 Sep 44)
Rhineland (15 Sep 44 - 21 Mar 45)
Ardennes-Alsace (16 Dec 44 - 25 Jan 45)
Central Europe (22 Mar 45 - 11 May 45)
My Fathers words “The 28Th threw heavy lead back at the Nazis Krautz, we were the Bloody Bucket”

The Red Keystone emblem on my father’s sleeve was the Nazis “Bloody Bucket”!

ROLL ON 28TH ROLL ON!

[peoplescareme]

As Italy and Russia stood by like cowards

[shereerichmond]

The magnificent Germans were well-trained, and the men were amazing fighters ❤🇩🇪

[mikedavid-grje]

I can say that because I'm Jewish

[LesterGuthrie-cj]

So it goes with wor.
All if Europe knows
Best for all its history of wor.
All for land grabs