USA HISTORY

In August 1944, the Allies liberated from German occupation the city of

(A) Stockholm

(B) Amsterdam

(C) ** Paris

(D) Warsaw

(E) Rome

Concept note-1: -The Liberation of Paris (French: Libération de Paris) was a military battle that took place during World War II from 19 August 1944 until the German garrison surrendered the French capital on 25 August 1944.

Concept note-2: -After more than four years of Nazi occupation, Paris is liberated by the French 2nd Armored Division and the U.S. 4th Infantry Division.

Concept note-3: -Operation Overlord in June 1944 landed two million men, including a French armoured division, through the beaches of Normandy, opening a Western front against Germany. Operation Dragoon in August launched a second offensive force, including French Army B, from the département of Algeria into southern France.

Concept note-4: -On August 25, 1944, Paris was liberated after more than four years of Nazi occupation.