XEE4159792 Second World War (1939-1945) - World War II (WWII or WW2): POSTER ??????PEOPLE OF PARIS??????17 JUNE 1940 - announcement of the German occupation - People of Paris. The German troops occupied Paris. The city is placed under the Military Government. The Military Governor of the Paris Region will take the necessary measures for the security of the Troops and for the maintenance of order. Orders of the Military Authorities must be executed without conditions. Avoid every irreflective action. Any act of sabotage, active or passive, will be severely punished. It depends on the prudence and intelligence of the population that the City of Paris takes advantage of the advantages reserved for an open city. The German Troops were ordered to respect the Population and its property, provided that the Population remained calm. Everyone must stay at home or work place and resume their jobs. It is the best way and the best way to serve, both the City of Paris, its Population and oneself. Commander-in-Chief of the Armees Group. 17-6-1940 by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Second World War (1939-1945) - World War II (WWII or WW2): POSTER ??????PEOPLE OF PARIS??????17 JUNE 1940 - announcement of the German occupation - People of Paris. The German troops occupied Paris. The city is placed under the Military Government. The Military Governor of the Paris Region will take the necessary measures for the security of the Troops and for the maintenance of order. Orders of the Military Authorities must be executed without conditions. Avoid every irreflective action. Any act of sabotage, active or passive, will be severely punished. It depends on the prudence and intelligence of the population that the City of Paris takes advantage of the advantages reserved for an open city. The German Troops were ordered to respect the Population and its property, provided that the Population remained calm. Everyone must stay at home or work place and resume their jobs. It is the best way and the best way to serve, both the City of Paris, its Population and oneself. Commander-in-Chief of the Armees Group. 17-6-1940); Stefano Bianchetti.