Resistance Rising: The Early Years of Nazi Occupation in France

This chapter examines the early Nazi occupation of France, detailing the hardships faced by civilians and the growing resistance movement. It focuses on key events such as the execution of Jacques Banserjean and the emergence of the V for Victory campaign, as well as the efforts of leaders like Charles de Gaulle. Through the lens of these developments, the chapter reveals the complexities of collaboration, repression, and defiance in occupied France.