Interior of the helmet worn by MG Maurice Rose when he was shot and killed on 30 March 1945. The bullets that struck Rose’s helmet did not kill him. The helmet flew off his head before he was struck by the third (of four) bursts from a 9mm “Schmeisser” automatic pistol. The first burst hit the general in the right cheek and knocked the helmet off his head. Photo by Charles Lemons (date unknown). The Patton Museum.
Dan Carpenter | Historian & AuthorMr. Ross brings the streets of Paris to life, making it possible for you to stand on the very spots where the grand and tragic events of the French Revolution took place. If you are looking for more than just the typical tourist experience in Paris, then this book is must reading!
Jane Gabin, Amazon customerLavishly illustrated, gripping guide to the Paris that existed under Nazi rule.
This is a fantastic new book that provides extensive information for both those planning a trip and for armchair historians. While there are are walks that take you past famous places made infamous by Nazi rule, there is also a lot of detailed information. Stew Ross provides details about many topics that are not necessarily popular, including anti-semitism and collaboration. Photos add poignancy. Paris is haunted by its past, and these pages show you exactly why. The days of the Occupation and the Resistance are not that distant.