Dietrich von Choltitz
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Dietrich Hugo Hermann von Choltitz was a German general. Sometimes referred to as the Saviour of Paris, he served in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II, as well as serving in the Reichs
Castle in Łąka Prudnicka
Choltitz in 1929
Choltitz in 1940
Choltitz in 1942
Pierre Taittinger
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Pierre-Charles Taittinger was the founder of the Taittinger champagne house and chairman of the municipal council of Paris in 1943–1944 during the German occupation of France, in which position he pla
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…in some newspaper stories, but lacks any corroboration. He did hold several meetings with Nordling, along with the president of the municipal council, Pierre Taittinger, hoping to limit the bloodshed and damage to the city, and which led to the release of some political prisoners. Choltitz was held for the remainder…
Taittinger in 1929