The Liberation of Paris occurred in August 1944 during World War II, marking the end of German occupation of the city. The operation was part of the larger Allied campaign to free France from Nazi control. The French Resistance played a crucial role, coordinating uprisings and providing intelligence to the Allied forces. On August 25, 1944, General Charles de Gaulle led French troops into Paris, where they were greeted with celebrations by the local population. The liberation symbolized hope and the restoration of freedom for the French people, as well as a significant turning point in the war against Nazi Germany.