Is Paris Burning? by Larry Collins
How Paris Miraculously Escaped Adolf Hitler's Sentence of Death in August 1944
The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the liberation of Paris during World War II, focusing on the tense days of August 1944. It explores the complex interplay between the German occupiers, the French Resistance, and the advancing Allied forces. The narrative highlights the conflicting orders and decisions that ultimately spared the city from destruction, capturing the dramatic and emotional moments as Parisians awaited their freedom. Through a blend of historical facts and personal stories, the book vividly portrays the courage, fear, and determination of those involved in the city's fate.
- Published
- 1965
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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