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Marc Bloch

The Duncan & Coe History Show

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The Historian's Resistance

This chapter chronicles the life of a Jewish historian whose academic career was drastically altered during the Nazi occupation of France. It highlights his transformation from a scholar to a key figure in the French resistance, detailing his covert activities and eventual arrest by the Gestapo. The narrative also explores the personal tragedies faced by him and his family, ultimately leading to his execution, emblematic of the struggles endured by many during this dark period.

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