Title: France and the Second World War : occupation, collaboration and resistance /
Authors: Davies, Peter, 1966-
Publisher: Routledge,
Year: 2001
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945 Underground movements France.; France History; France History; France History
Abstract: This text is an introduction to French history during the period of World War II. It aims to offer a fresh and balanced insight into the events of the era, exploring such themes as the occupation as a social, economic and political phenomenon.
Contents: Introduction: background and context -- 1. Occupation: French and Germans -- 2. Vichy and collaboration: from the National Revolution to Hitler's revolution -- 3. Resistance: internal and external -- 4. Liberation: freedom, hope and relief -- 5. Legacy: an era still alive -- Evaluation: issues and themes.