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The War between Servia and Bulgaria, Bulgarian Troops carrying a Height occupied by the Servian Right Wing during
1041303 The War between Servia and Bulgaria, Bulgarian Troops carrying a Height occupied by the Servian Right Wing during the Battle of Pirot, 27 November (engraving) by Piotrowski

Hambledon workhouse
The Hambledon Union workhouse, originally erected in 1786. The site later became Hambledon Hospital and then Hambledon Homes

SNCAC NC. 702 Martinet F-BAOO
SNCAC NC.702 Martinet F-BAOO (msn 121). During the second World War the ReichsLufttfahr Ministerium (RLM) dispersed manufacture of (usually)

All Germans love children, so even these tough soldiers, invading Belgium, find time to fraternise with the kiddies... and fortunately there is a photographer to record it... Date: 1914

Afghan War - The Fort at Jellalabad
A view of the fort at Jellalabad (now Jalalabad), occupied by the British, seen from Pipers Hill. Date: 1878

WWI / BRUSSELS OCCUPIED
German officers enjoying their occupation of Brussels, the Belgian capital. Date: 1916

JAPANESE TOWN HOUSE
The house in Yedo (Tokyo) occupied by Lord Elgin during his diplomatic mission to Japan Date: 1858

CHILDREN MALTREATED
Children from German-occupied France, transported to Holland, travel without food, in unheated carriages, family photos and other possessions taken from them Date: March 1917

Theatre, Portugal Street
A theatre has occupied this site for centuries and still does today

Metropolitan Meat Market
19th century engraving of the Metropolitan Meat Market. The market originally covered 30 acres of the site and grounds of Copenhagen House (previously a pleasure resort and tea garden)

The Times Printing House Square
Printing House Square was a London court in the City of London, so called from the former office of the Kings Printer which occupied the site

Basket maker, at work outside his house in Thassos, Greece
An elderly male basket maker, at work outside his house in Thassos, Greece Date: 1992

Map of Rhode Island, from Guerre de l Amerique, c
XIR440789 Map of Rhode Island, from Guerre de l Amerique, c.1780-81 (colour engraving) by Dubourg, F. (fl.1780-82); Service Historique de la Marine, Vincennes

Crimean Peninsula, Ukraine - Saky / Saki - currently subject to a territorial dispute between the Russian Federation and Ukraine (as of April 2018). Date: circa 1904

Distributing furniture confiscated from Jews to victims of Allied bombing, Paris, 1943-1944
French Milice distributing furniture confiscated from Jews to victims of Allied bombing, Paris, 1943-1944. The Milice Francais was a paramilitary organisation

Bicycle taxi, German-occupied Paris, 1940-1944. Petrol was in short supply during the occupation and what was available went to the Germans

Horse-drawn cart carrying crates of drink, German-occupied Paris, July 1940. Under the German occupation, petrol was unobtainable

Parisians travelling by bicycle, German-occupied Paris, July 1940. Under the German occupation, petrol was unobtainable. Only police cars and vehicles carrying food supplies were allowed to travel

Making wooden shoe soles, German-occupied Paris, February 1941. Like most things, leather was scarce during the occupation

French national lottery draw, German-occupied Paris, August 1941

Billboard dispaying Rassemblement Nationale Populaire posters, German-occupied Paris, February 1941. The Rassmblement Nationale Populaire (RNP)

German military band giving a concert, occupied Paris, 1940-1944

German censorship of the French press, occupied Paris, May 1944

Preparing vitamin sweets, German-occupied France, 1940-1944. Shortages and rationning of the vast majority of foodstuffs had an adverse effect on the diet and health of the civilian population

Belgian refugees with their bicycles and possessions outside the Gare du Nord, Paris, July 1940
Belgian refugees with their possessions outside the Gare du Nord, Paris, July 1940. Belgians who had fled to France ahead of the German invasion preparing to return home after the fall of France

French refugees returning home after the fall of France to the Germans, Paris, July 1940

Woman making a hat from wood shavings, German-occupied France, April 1941

Squadron of German Heinkel He 111 bombers flying over occupied Paris, July 1940

German officers at the Arc de Triomphe during the victory parade, Paris, June 1940. Paris fell to the Germans on 14 June 1940

German victory parade after the capture of Paris, June 1940. General Georg von Kuechler, commander of the 18th Army in the invasion of the Low Countries and France

German military concert in the Garden of the Tuileries, Paris, 15 August 1940

German soldiers in a railway wagon, France, August 1940

French street sellers offering souvenirs to a truckload of German soldiers, Paris, 27 July 1940
French street sellers offering souvenirs to a truckload of German soldiers, Place de l Opera, Paris, 27 July 1940

German soldiers relaxing outside a restaurant in Montmartre, Paris, June 1941. Occupied Paris was a highly desirable posting for members of the German military during World War II

German military parade in Paris, June 1940. General Kurt von Briesen watching from the top of the Arc de Triomphe as the parade passes along the Avenue Foch

German military band at the parade on the Place de l Etoile, Paris, June 1940. The Germans entered Paris on 14 June

German supply depot, occupied Paris, February 1941

Food store in occupied Paris, c1941(?)

German military parade along the Champs Elysees during the occupation, Paris, 1940-1944

Refugees with their luggage at the Gare de l Est, Paris, August 1940. People who had fled the German invaders preparing to return to their homes after Frances defeat

Destroyed aircraft at Le Bourget airfield, German-occupied Paris, July 1940

Horse-drawn cabs on a street during the German occupation, Paris, 1944. By the last year of the occupation there were few cars left on the streets of Paris due to the shortage of petrol

Second-hand book and print stalls on the bank of the Seine, German-occupied Paris, 1940. German soldiers looking at the good on display

Cars confiscated by the occupying Germans, Vincennes, Paris, 1940-1944

Women selling German newspapers, German-occupied Paris, 19 July 1940

People queuing outside a dairy shop, German-occupied Paris, 26 July 1940. Shortages and rationing were a feature of everyday life for Parisians during the occupation and would last until 1949

Queue of women outside a dairy shop, German-occupied Paris, 28 June 1940. Shortages and rationing were a feature of everyday life for Parisians during the occupation and would last until 1949

Bomb damage at a Renault factory, Sevres, Paris, 4 April 1943. The factory was bombed by aircraft of the US 8th Air Force

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"Occupied: A Tapestry of Resilience and Freedom" Amidst the chaos of war, there are those who rise above, fighting for liberty and honoring the indomitable spirit of resistance. From the Free French to the courageous Maquis fighters, their unwavering determination echoes through history. Eilean Donan Castle stands as a symbol of defiance against oppression, its ancient walls witnessing countless battles fought in pursuit of freedom. Carnaby Street in London becomes a vibrant tapestry where rebellion meets fashion, embodying the rebellious spirit that refuses to be silenced. In Brussels' Grand Place, an emblematic square steeped in history, we find unity amidst adversity. The Buddhist celebration of Losar reminds us that even during occupation, faith can transcend boundaries and bring solace to weary hearts. As traffic jams on the M25 Motorway near London test our patience, let us remember that resilience is born from perseverance. Just as De Gaulle's Declaration ignited hope for a liberated France, so too does it inspire us to never surrender our dreams. The iconic Flatiron Building in Manhattan's Broadway serves as a testament to New York City's enduring spirit – a beacon of hope rising above adversity. In San Francisco's Castro district lies another tale of resilience; this LGBTQ+ community thrives despite facing discrimination head-on. A glimpse into Europe's past reveals maps depicting borders shifting like tides across Balkans C1850—a reminder that occupation may come and go but cannot extinguish national identity or cultural heritage. Open-air cafes and restaurants along Nice's Cote d'Azure invite locals and visitors alike to savor life’s simple pleasures amid challenging times. And finally, Hispaniola emerges on an old map—its contours reminding us that even after centuries under foreign rule; nations can reclaim their independence with unwavering determination. "Occupied" encapsulates stories etched within historical landmarks—the triumphs over tyranny, the resilience of communities, and the unyielding pursuit of freedom.