Siege of Paris
The Paris police force goes on strike & joins force with the Resistance
Role range: 1939-1945
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Dietrich von Cholitz Biography and Timeline
Follow Dietrich von Cholitz through 7 dated historical records for Germany.
Dietrich von Cholitz, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1944
Siege of Paris
The FFI occupy the Hotel de Ville, Paris town hall & at noon a truce is agreed
Role range: 1939-1945
Siege of Paris
The German Commander of the Paris garrison surrenders
Role range: 1939-1945
Commander of Paris Garrison
Appointed Commander of the Paris
Commander of Paris Garrison
Appointed Commander of the Paris garrison by Hitler
Role range: 1939-1945
Siege of Paris
Ordered by Hitler to blow up all the bridges across the Seine & destroy much of Paris. Ignores Hitler's order to destroy much of Paris
Role range: 1939-1945
Siege of Paris
German Commandant in Paris
Role range: 1939-1945
Records, sources and methodology
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