The Archive · 1940

Maginot Line

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Paris, June 1 The abandonment of Paris is admitted in a French communique Just issued.

On both sides of Paris, the communique states, "the German push increased further, and owir.g to this advance the troops covering Paris retreated on both sides of the town in accordance with orders received, "The Command considered that no valuable specific result justified the sacrifice of Paris, and thus on the Champagne front the enemy is progressing towards the south.

"The most advanced German elements appear to be directed towards Romilly and St. Dizier, Our fighting and movements continue in the greatest order."—Reuter.

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