1.1. In terms of chronology, the process of liberation lasted for several months. Liberation began on August 19, 1944 and continued until the German garrison officially surrendered the French capital on August 25, 1944.
2. Where
2.1. It was located in Paris, France Latitude: 48° 52' 24.60" N Longitude: 2° 17' 47.11" E
3. Why
3.1. In 1940, German and Italian forces captured France. The French Liberation was carried out in order to rid France of Nazi control, returning it to its Republic ideals.
4. Who
4.1. Paris is liberated by the French 2nd Armored Division and the U.S. 4th Infantry Division
5. What
5.1. A military action that occurred during WW2. When the French resistance staged an uprising against the German garrison. The Liberation of France was also known as The Battle For Paris. Choltitz, commander of the German garrison, signed a formal surrender that afternoon, and on August 26, Free French General Charles de Gaulle led a joyous liberation march down the Champs d’Elysees.
6. How
6.1. The French Forces of the Interior staged an uprising against the German garrison as the US third army approached Paris. On August 25, the bulk of the 2nd Armored Division and the US 4th Infantry entered the city and the commander of the German garrison surrendered France to the French forces. Charles de Gaulle assumed control of the city as the head of the Provisional Government of the French Republic.
