Unearthed World War II Pictures Show A Never-Before-Seen Side of History

French Gratitude

Thanks to the battle of Normandy and D-Day, France was finally successfully liberated from German forces. Many of the French people were deeply grateful for this regaining of their freedom. Pictured in this photograph, several crowds of French people rushed into the streets to greet American soldiers and express their thanks for the assistance in gaining the victory.

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