With German forces in retreat and France liberated, the guns fall silent across Normandy. But victory brings a new struggle, as shattered towns, grieving families, and deep divisions mark the aftermath of occupation and war.
As order is slowly restored, acts of vengeance blur with justice and the nation begins the long process of rebuilding. In Paris, Charles de Gaulle leads a triumphant march down the Champs-Élysées, while across the country the resistance emerges from the shadows to help shape a new future.
The liberation of France not only restores a vital ally but sets the stage for the final Allied advance into Germany and the geopolitical tensions that will define the post-war world.
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