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French child evacuees of World War Two
In August and September 1939, tens of thousands of children began to be evacuated from Paris. The move, part of France's 'passive defence' tactic, aimed to protect children from the threat of German bombardment. Colette...
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French child evacuees of World War Two is an episode from Witness: World War 2 Collection by BBC. In August and September 1939, tens of thousands of children began to be evacuated from Paris. The move, part of France's 'passive defence' tac...
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Published Mar 5, 2024, 10:15 long, audio available.
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