The Nature and Extent of the French Resistance Against Nazi Occupation During World War II

Presenter Information

Jeffrey Folker, Providence College

Location

Slavin Center

Start Date

25-4-2012 12:00 AM

End Date

25-4-2012 12:00 AM

Description

Comprehensively covers a very misunderstood and myth-laden part of the history of WWII. Folker makes it clear, from a comprehensive review of primary and secondary literature, that the resistance offered by the French to Nazi Occupation was largely insignificant and its effectiveness overblown during and after the war.

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The Nature and Extent of the French Resistance Against Nazi Occupation During World War II

Slavin Center

Comprehensively covers a very misunderstood and myth-laden part of the history of WWII. Folker makes it clear, from a comprehensive review of primary and secondary literature, that the resistance offered by the French to Nazi Occupation was largely insignificant and its effectiveness overblown during and after the war.