Publisher's Synopsis
On 25th August 1944 Hitler called for the burning of Paris. How the city escaped his death sentence is dramatically revealed in this account of the events involved. On 19th August, the Parisians rose in open defiance of their Nazi oppressors. After stirring days of tension, suspense and heroism the long, agonizing week ended in victory. On 26th August General de Gaulle strode towards Notre Dame while firing swept its rooftops. This marked the first full day of liberty. From the author of "O Jerusalem!" and "Freedom at Midnight".
