Free French units led by Gen. Philippe Leclerc — backed by the U.S. Army 4th Infantry — pushed into central Paris. At about 3 p.m., the German commander, Gen. Dietrich von Choltitz, surrendered.

Madeleine Riffaud, who has died aged 100, was a heroine of the French Resistance and one of the last surviving links with the Liberation of Paris in 1944. The decisive moment of her life, she ...

Madeleine Riffaud, who fought for Paris with French Resistance, dies at 100 Ms. Riffaud was one of the last links to the celebrated ranks of French women who joined the Resistance during World War II.

French poet, journalist, war correspondent and member of the French Resistance, Madeleine Riffaud, poses during a photo session at her home in Paris, on June 17, 2024.

French poet, journalist, war correspondent and member of the French Resistance, Madeleine Riffaud, poses during a photo session at her home in Paris, on June 17. She died on November 6 at her home ...