The liberation began when the French Forces of the Interior—the military structure of the French Resistance—staged an uprising against the German garrison upon the approach of the US Third Army, led by General George Patton.
Pembebasan tersebut dimulai ketika Pasukan Dalam Negeri Prancis—struktur militer Pemberontak Prancis—melakukan pemberontakan melawan garisun Jerman setelah kedatangan Tentara Ketiga AS, yang dipimpin oleh Jenderal George Patton.