"The
people of France are very joyful on being liberated from German control. When we go through towns flowers are tossed
on the jeep. Bottles are brought out
from hiding and everyone is happy.
Little kids and old men want to shake hands. Cigaretts are in demand about the only
English we hear is from children who say ‘Cigarette for Paw Paw.’
"Foot
soldiers have quite a time. I saw a beautiful girl push her way into the colum
and plant a juicy kiss on a pleased G.I.'s cheek. He's been in a dazed condition since."
--
Letter from Dale Sooter, France, to my father, Notre Dame, Ind., August 24,
1944. Allied forces landed in Normandy
on June 6, 1944. Dale was my father's cousin. This letter was written one day before Paris
was liberated by allied forces, aided by Resistance fighters who had already
begun an uprising. The French Free
forces of General Philippe Leclerc were the first to enter the city.
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