French Forces of the Interior
Founds the French Forces of the Interior to control the activities of the Resistance
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1944 in France
Explore 73 historical events and records for France in 1944.
Historical records for France in 1944
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February
June
Committee of Algiers
The Algiers Committee declares itself the Provisional Government of France
Constitution of France
The Algiers Committee declares itself the Provisional Government of France
Government
The Algiers Committee declares itself the Provisional Government of France
Provisional Government
The Algiers Committee declares itself the Provisional Government of France
Resistance Activity
Antoine Mercader supported local Resistance intelligence and liaison work around Bayeux.
Resistance Intelligence
Mercader's local Resistance organization helped inform Allied troops that German forces had left Bayeux.
Bayeux Resistance
Mercader accompanied Free French representatives and assisted restoration of public authority in Bayeux.
Liberation of Bayeux
Guillou resumed municipal responsibilities as British troops secured the town.
Arrival of Charles de Gaulle
De Gaulle entered Bayeux during his first return to French soil since 1940.
Bayeux Speech
De Gaulle called for continued resistance and asserted French sovereignty over liberated territory.
Commissioner of Republic
De Gaulle appointed Coulet commissioner responsible for restoring republican administration in liberated Normandy.
Departure from Bayeux
De Gaulle left Bayeux for Isigny after establishing visible French political authority.
Preparations for De Gaulle Visit
D'Argenlieu went ahead to Bayeux to prepare residents for de Gaulle's arrival.
Preparations for De Gaulle Visit
Hettier de Boislambert helped organize de Gaulle's reception and contact with local authorities.
Procession through Bayeux
De Gaulle walked through Bayeux as growing crowds joined his procession toward the town centre.
Recognition of Provisional Government
The enthusiastic Bayeux reception strengthened de Gaulle's claim to represent liberated France.
Sub-Prefect of Bayeux
Triboulet became the first sub-prefect serving the restored authority of Free France.
Visit of Charles de Gaulle
Koenig joined the delegation that established Free French authority in Bayeux.
Visit of Charles de Gaulle
Antoine Mercader appeared with his injured arm during de Gaulle's visit to Bayeux.
Visit of Charles de Gaulle
Palewski accompanied de Gaulle during the political mission to Bayeux.
Visit to Sub-Prefecture
De Gaulle visited the sub-prefecture before addressing the people of Bayeux.
Administrative Capital
Coulet established his administration in Bayeux while Paris remained under German occupation.
Hospital Town
Guillou's administration helped organize Bayeux as a hospital and refugee centre during the Normandy fighting.
Restoration of Republican Authority
Triboulet helped replace Vichy structures with the legal authority of the provisional French government.
July
Liberation of Caen
Guillou remained associated with the municipal administration as Allied troops entered the devastated northern city.
Arrest of Pierre Laval
Expelled by the Spanish. flees to Austria & arrested by US troops for treason
Exile of Pierre Laval
Expelled by the Spanish. flees to Austria & arrested by US troops for treason
Treason
Expelled by the Spanish. flees to Austria & arrested by US troops for treason
Civilian Refugees
Guillou coordinated assistance for refugees arriving from towns damaged during the Normandy battles.
August
Capture of Paris
Ordered to advance on Paris at the head of the 2nd French Armoured Division
Capture of Paris
Ordered to enter Paris via the Port dItalie & head for the Ile de Cite
Capture of Paris
Crosses the Seine at the Pont de Sevres to enter Paris through the Porte de St Cloud. Captures Paris & arrives at the Arc de Triomphe
Capture of Paris
Begins his attack on Paris. A plane drops a message from Leclerc over saying "Tenez bon, nous arrivons"
Capture of Versailles
Captures Versailles en-route to Paris
Capture of Paris
Enters Paris after its surrender by the Germans
Capture of Paris
Delivers Leclercs ultimatum to the German Commander Cholitz who agrees to surrender
Capture of Paris
Secures a surrender from the German Commander Cholitz. Enters Paris after breaking down German resistance
Result of Surrender of German Garrison of Paris
German control of Paris ends and the French capital returns to Allied and French authority.
Surrender of German Garrison of Paris
Recieves the formal surrender of Paris
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