France the Dark Years, 1940-1944

This book is the first comprehensive account of the German occupation of France during the years 1940 to 1944.

Julian Jackson explores the nature and extent of collaboration with the Nazi regime, the experiences of ordinary French people under occupation, the persecution of Jews, intellectual and cultural life, and the resistance movements.

The work also addresses the post-war purge trials and the ongoing legacy and memory of the Vichy years in France.

Jackson draws on decades of memoirs and historical research to provide a detailed and nuanced narrative of this divisive period in French history.