The Liberation of Paris, 63 years on

The transcript recounts Colonel Fred Moore's heroic recapture of a military school from Nazi occupiers in Paris, 63 years ago. With 42 men, he took back control from 250 German soldiers in just four hours. The liberation was celebrated by Parisians, who welcomed them as liberators. Moore, now 87, is one of 1038 comrades commemorated for their role in the liberation, including notable figures like Churchill. He joined the Free French forces after France's Armistice with Germany in 1940, determined to continue fighting. After the Allied victory, Moore served as a Member of Parliament and returned to his pre-war profession as an optician. He annually remembers the liberation and his friend Pierre, who died fighting alongside him.

How many men did Colonel Fred Moore lead to liberate the military school?

• 250

• 42

• 87

• 1038

What was Colonel Moore's age when he joined the Free French forces?

• 25

• 18

• 30

• 20

Which notable figures are commemorated alongside Colonel Moore for the liberation?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower and King George VI

• Winston Churchill and King Mohammed V

• Franklin D. Roosevelt and Charles de Gaulle

• Joseph Stalin and Benito Mussolini

What profession did Colonel Moore return to after his political career?

• Engineer

• Optician

• Teacher

• Doctor

Who was Colonel Moore's friend that died during the liberation of the military school?

• Henri

• Pierre

• Jean

• Louis