The Provisional Government of the French Republic was the provisional government of Free France between 3 June 1944 and 27 October 1946, following the liberation of continental France after Operations
General Charles de Gaulle and the ministers of the Provisional Government, 2 November 1945
Charles de Gaulle photo Henri Manuel
Georges Bidault
Vincent Auriol – January 1946
Liberation of Paris
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The Liberation of Paris was a battle that took place during World War II from 19 August 1944 until the German garrison surrendered the French capital on 25 August 1944. Paris had been occupied by Nazi
Provisional Government of the French Republic
…getting the Commissioners of the Republic recognised in liberated territories and through demonstrating popular support at an early stage. After the liberation of Paris on 25 August 1944, it moved back to the capital, establishing a new "national unanimity" government on 9 September 1944, including Gaullists, nationalists…
Parisians line the Champs Élysées for a parade conducted by the French 2nd Armored Division led by General Leclerc on 26 August 1944. Among the crowd can be seen banners in support of Charles de Gaulle.
A truck painted with the insignia of the FFI and the V for Victory
25 August – Armoured vehicles of the 2nd Armored (Leclerc) Division fighting before the Palais Garnier. One German tank is going up in flames.
General Von Choltitz signed his troops' surrender at Gare Montparnasse