Merciless Civil War Vol 6 by Henri Amouroux

The sixth volume of Henri Amouroux's monumental history of the French people during World War II.

1943: The Year of All Divisions

This essential work explores:

• The British SOE in action: The crucial role of the Special Operations Executive in organizing the French Resistance
• Jean Moulin and unification: The creation of the National Council of the Resistance and the unification of movements
• Pierre Brossolette: Secret SOE missions and coordination with London
• De Gaulle versus Giraud: The struggle for leadership of Free France in North Africa
• Birth of the maquis: The Compulsory Work Service drives young people underground
• Attacks and repression: The intensification of armed struggle and German terror
• The French Milice: Armed collaboration against the resistance fighters
• Stalingrad and hope: The impact of the German defeat on French morale

Henri Amouroux reveals with finesse the decisive role of the British SOE in unifying the French Resistance, particularly through the missions of Jean Moulin and Pierre Brossolette. Essential analysis for understanding this merciless civil war that tore France apart in 1943, between collaboration and resistance, hope and terror.

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