On August 15, 1944, the Western Allies landed forces in southern France. Two days later, the Falaise pocket was closed, trapping 50,000 German soldiers.
The German front line in the West collapsed. The Allies entered Paris and there was talk of the war ending by Christmas.
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Fanfare
Opening War Theme
“Hino Nacional Brasileiro”
Composed in 1831 by Francisco Manuel da Silva. Public domain.
Public domain recording. Source.
Closing War Theme
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