Defying Vichy: Blood, Fear and French Resistance

by Robert Pike

Vichy France under Marshal P tain was an authoritarian regime that sought to perpetuate a powerful place for France in the world alongside Germany. It echoed the right-wing ideals of other fascist states and was a perfect instrument for Hitler, who drew more and more power and resources from a beaten France whose people suffered. Resistance was an unknown until a small number sought to make a stand in whatever way they could. Each would play...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1803995653
• ISBN13: 9781803995656
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 402 Pages