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  2. History of Paris - Wikipedia

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    In the 20th century, Paris suffered bombardment in World War I and German occupation from 1940 until 1944 in World War II. Between the two wars, Paris was the capital of modern art and a magnet for intellectuals, writers and artists from around the world.

  3. Paris in World War II - Wikipedia

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    The city of Paris started mobilizing for war in September 1939, when Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union attacked Poland, but the war seemed far away until May 10th 1940, when the Germans attacked France and quickly defeated the French army. The French government departed Paris on June 10th, and the Germans occupied the city on June 14th.

  4. Paris - Wikipedia

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    Paris (French pronunciation: ⓘ) is the capital and largest city of France.With an estimated population of 2,102,650 residents in January 2023 [2] in an area of more than 105 km 2 (41 sq mi), [5] Paris is the fourth-most populous city in the European Union, the ninth-most populous city in Europe and the 30th most densely populated city in the world in 2022. [6]

  5. Timeline of Paris - Wikipedia

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    19 July – France declares war on Prussia, the southern German states immediately side with Prussia. The Franco-Prussian War begins. 28 July – Napoleon III departs Paris to take command of the French army at Metz. 4 September – News reaches Paris that Napoleon III has been captured by the Prussians at Battle of Sedan.

  6. History of Paris (1946–2000) - Wikipedia

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    The end of the war did not end the hardships of the Parisians. Rationing of bread continued until February 1948, and coffee, cooking oil, sugar and rice were rationed until May 1949. Many of the factories around the city had been bombed during the war, and were still in ruins. Some Paris institutions were quick to get back on their feet.

  7. List of sovereign states by date of formation - Wikipedia

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    Around 60 countries gained independence from the United Kingdom throughout its history, the most in the world, followed by around 40 countries that gained independence from France throughout its history. [2] Over 50% of the world's borders today were drawn as a result of British and French imperialism. [3] [4] [5]

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  9. Paris Peace Treaties, 1947 - Wikipedia

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    The Paris Peace Treaties (French: Traités de Paris) were signed on 10 February 1947 following the end of World War II in 1945. The Paris Peace Conference lasted from 29 July until 15 October 1946.