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WW2 - Free French Troops march through London
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WW2 - Free French Troops march through London
WW2 - Free French Troops march through London Date: circa 1943
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Allied Badge Croix Francaise Free Insignia Libre Logo Lorraine Marching Parade Parading Symbol
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This evocative photograph captures the moment when Free French troops proudly marched through the streets of London during World War II, circa 1943. The Free French Forces, led by General Charles de Gaulle, were an essential part of the Allied forces in the European theater of the war. The troops, wearing their distinctive Lorraine Cross insignia on their uniforms, symbolized their unwavering commitment to the cause of liberating France from Nazi occupation. The cross, also known as the Croix de Lorraine, had been adopted as the symbol of the Free French movement, representing the historic Duchy of Lorraine and its long-standing resistance against foreign rule. As they paraded through the streets of London, the Free French soldiers were greeted with cheers and support from the British people, who recognized the importance of their role in the Allied effort. This historical image is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the Allied forces and their determination to bring an end to the devastating conflict of World War II.
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