The story
Paris. August 25th, 1944. After the entry of the French 2nd Armored Division, numerous pockets of German snipers had to be rooted out in street fighting.
Many French civilians and members of the Resistance helped the French troops in this fighting.
This photograph shows a French civilian who was unable to contain his wrath against a German soldier who had surrendered.
Magnum Collection
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.