Despite the tense situation and deplorable socio-cultural crime committed Committing_crime by the mob , Lafontaine proceeded Self_motion cautiously , fought Defending off armed thugs who had shot Use_firearm through his window , and maintained Preserving restraint and resolve Resolve_problem in his actions .

News of the demolitions Destroying and the deplorable condition of French civilians left GiveUp behind by the Germans were serious blows Confronting_problem to German prestige in neutral countries .