The story
Paris is bombed by Allied aircraft. Petain takes advantage of the event to accuse the Anglo-Americans of killing innocent French civilians and destroying cities. The anti-British propaganda goes wild.
Photos:
- "Le Matin"(The Morning), 24 April 1944
- "Le Matin"(The Morning), 27 April 1944
- Anti-allies propaganda
- Anti-allies propaganda
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