Bombing Quote by Pearl Witherington Cornioley
““We could see the bombing in London and we heard of the battles going on in Africa and other places. But what made me really furious was the occupation. When I arrived in Paris from Normandy, shortly after July 14, 1940, notices were placarded, “Mr. So and So was shot last night.” There were notices like that on columns along rue de Rivoli. Those poor people had been caught outside after the curfew, taken to a police station, and if there was any action whatsoever against the Germans during the night, they were shot.””
About This Quote
Recalls wartime occupation horrors in Paris, emphasizing the brutality of shooting civilians after curfew.
In simple terms: Describes Nazi occupation’s cruelty toward civilians.
Key Takeaway
Remember and condemn wartime atrocities.
Themes
war
occupation
human rights
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
bombing:1
last night:1
poor people:1
war:1
1940 notices:1
occupation arrived:1
normandy shortly:1
paris normandy:1
When to use this quote
- history lessons
- memorials
- humanitarian work
Key Concepts
historical events
civilian suffering
military oppression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies prevent such cruelty?
- What lessons arise from these histories?
A Different Perspective
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