Occupied Collection (page 8)

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

German Field Marshal von Rundstedt visiting the Louvre, occupied Paris, October 1940. Von Rundstedt was the commander of German forces in occupied France at the time

Occupying German troops at the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, June 1940. Paris fell to the invading German army on 14 June

German troops in occupied Paris, June 1940. Paris fell to the Germans on 14 June

French and Belgian refugees, Rambouillet, France, 16 July 1940. Families who had fled before the advancing Germans prepare to return to their homes after the capitulation of France

German army officer leading his company onto a railway station platform, Paris, August 1940

German occupation of Paris, 14 June 1940. Crowds of Parisians line the streets to watch the arrival of the occupying German troops

German checkpoint, occupied Paris, 1940-1944. During the occupation the freedom of movement of the citizens of Paris was restricted as they were subjected to checks of their vehicles and papers

Civilians in front of a German guard post with a machine gun, Paris, June 1940. The Germans captured Paris on 14 June 1940, beginning an occupation that would last just over four years

German soldier cycling through the streets of Paris, June 1940. Paris fell to the Germans on 14 June

German soldiers on guard duty outside the Hotel Crillon, Paris, 7 October 1940
German soldiers on guard duty outside the Hotel Crillon, Place de la Concorde, Paris, 7 October 1940. The hotel was the headquarters of the German High Command of occupied France during World War II

German soldiers outside the Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, Paris, 10 October 1940

German soldiers marching in Paris, 14 June 1940. A parade of German troops on the day Paris fell to them

German soldiers marching past the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, 14 June 1940. General Fedor von Bock reviews a parade of the victorious German troops on the day Paris fell to them

Refugees returning home, Paris, July 1940. People who had fled the German invaders returning to their homes after Frances defeat

German troops in the lace de l Etoile, Paris, 1940

German soldiers at the Eiffel Tower, Paris, June 1940. The first German troops entered the city on 14 June

German soldiers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, December 1940
German soldiers inspecting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, December 1940

German soldiers awaiting transportation in a railway station in the Paris suburbs, August 1940
German Wehrmacht unit awaiting transportation in a railway station in the Paris suburbs, August 1940

Refugees studying a train timetable, Gare de l Est, Paris, July 1940. People who had fled the German invaders preparing to return to their homes after Frances defeat

German soldiers outside Maxims restaurant, Paris, July 1940

German troops marching past the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, 14 June 1940, the day the city fell to the invaders

Notice in a railway station in German-occupied Paris, 17 July 1940. It states that entering the city without a permit from the Commandant is forbidden

German soldiers saluting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Paris, December 1940
German soldiers saluting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, December 1940

Winter relief, distribution of coal, France 1940-1944. The majority of French coal was exported to Germany during the occupation to fuel the German war industries

Renault factory destroyed by Allied bombing, Sevres, near Paris, 1940-1944

Families awaiting news of their loved ones, Air Ministry, Paris 1944. A crowd of people wait anxiously behind locked gates for the results of tests to identify bodies found in the buildings basement

German soldiers in front of the Eiffel Tower, Paris, 1940. Paris fell to the Germans on 14 June 1940

Sandbags protecting the base of the Egyptian obelisk, German-occupied Paris, 1940

German soldiers with captured French barricade, near Paris, June 1940. The first German troops entered Paris, which had been declared an open city by the French government, on 14 June

German troops parading before the German commandant of Paris, 8 July 1941
German troops parading before the German commandant of Paris, General Ernst von Schaumburg, 8 July 1941

German troops marching through Paris, 17 June 1940. On 10 June the French government abandoned Paris and declared it an open city. The first German troops arrived four days later

Children in the care of the Health Ministry, France, World War II, 1940-1944

Entering Holland from the Belgian frontier, 1915. About a million refugees crossed the border from German-occupied Belgium into the neutral Netherlands during the First World War

Poster advertising Varietes 41 variety show, France, 1941. Jane Sourza and Robert Burnier top the bill

Poster for the 3rd anniversary of the foundation of the Legion Francaise des Combattants, 1943
Poster commemorating the 3rd anniversary of the foundation of the Legion Francaise des Combattants, 1943. The Legion Francaise des Combattants was a French veterans association established by

Market and Fountain of the Innocents, Paris, 1823. Artist: John James Chalon
Market and Fountain of the Innocents, Paris, 1823. From the Collection Guillemot, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Clearing snow on the Champs Elysees, German-occupied Paris, winter, 1941

Queue outside the Bureau of Information for civilians in the Chamber of Deputies, Paris, July 1940
Queue outside the Bureau of Information established for civilians in the Chamber of Deputies, German-occupied Paris, July 1940

Soup kitchen for the needy, les Halles, German-occupied Paris, February 1941

Opening of a restaurant by popular French singers, Paris, September 1941. From left to right; Johnny Hess, Lys Gauty, Elyane Celis, Charpini

French citizens listening to a broadcast by Vichy deputy premier Admiral Darlan, 23 May, 1941
French citizens listening to a broadcast by Vichy deputy premier Admiral Francois Darlan, 23 May, 1941

Delivery of furniture confiscated from Jews to victims of RAF bombing, Paris, April 1942
Delivery of furniture confiscated from Jews to victims of RAF bombing, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, April 1942

Outside the Gare de l Est, German-occupied Paris, September 1940. As the Germans restricted the use of petrol, handcarts replaced taxis as the means of transporting luggage

Families leaving their village bombarded during the Normandy landings, France, 1944

Refugees with their belongings, German-occupied Paris, July 1940

Bicycle taxis in the Place d Etoile by the Arc de Triomphe, German-occupied Paris, August 1943. Petrol was in short supply during the occupation and what was available went to the Germans

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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.