Liberation celebrations in Paris with de Gaulle, German snipers attack, Eisenhower visits, victory parade, August 1944

The transcript describes the anticipation of a symbolic entrance into CAP, the disruption of a victory celebration in Paris by sniper fire, a formal call on a general after the capture of Paris, and a ceremonial march that coincided with a battle plan. The liberation of Paris had a significant impact globally, even convincing skeptics.

What disrupted the victory celebration in Paris?

• A political speech

• A parade

• Sniper fire from rooftops

• A sudden storm

How did the Parisians treat the captured snipers?

• They were treated as heroes

• They were ignored

• They were treated worse than captured Germans

• They were given a fair trial

What was the purpose of the narrator's secret entry into Paris?

• To make a formal call upon a general

• To lead a parade

• To escape the city

• To attend a secret meeting

What did the ceremonial march of allied troops symbolize?

• The end of the war

• The unity of the allies

• The start of a new battle

• The defeat of the allies

What was unique about the ceremonial march through Paris?

• It was canceled due to weather

• It was led by the narrator

• It was the first parade in Paris

• It coincided with a local battle plan