PB >>7427983

https://www.wonders-of-the-world.net/Eiffel-Tower/Symbolism-of-the-Eiffel-tower.php

Symbol of military victories (Q POST A MILITARY VICTORY POST?)

It's more surprising, but the fact that it happened 60 years ago does not mean it's been forgotten. The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of the conquest of Paris by German troops in 1940, then the liberation of Paris in 1944.

When Germany conquered Paris there were some symbols of this decision, photos that we have from that time: German soldiers marching on the Champs Elysees, but also Hitler in front of the Eiffel Tower. This photo does not seem to be a propaganda company, it looks more like a simple photo without any real meaning. Yet it is symbolic of German power over Europe in 1940.

In a happier way for the French, the Eiffel Tower is also the symbol of the liberation of Paris. Indeed, on August 24, 1944, while fighting was raging, Sergeants Henri DURIAUX, Pierre NOEL, corporal Charles ROUARD, the sappers Marcel CONVERSY, André TAILLEFER, the regiment of firefighters of PARIS raised the tricolor flag in the capital still occupied. They were under the command of Captain SARNIGUET. This act of heroism was greeted by the installation, much later, of a commemorative plaque on the 3rd floor of the Eiffel Tower. For the anecdote, you should know that this flag, which was to be large, was made in a hurry by roughly sewing three sheets of different colors.