The Resistance hits back

17th June 1944: With the right weapons, explosives and technical assistance the French Resistance was a potent force in hindering the Germans

A French propaganda poster highlighted how the Resistance had multiplied in numbers over the course of the war.

As the Allies remained locked in the Normandy conflict, the French Resistance became more audacious with its sabotage operations across France. In some areas, it started open uprisings. This was a risky strategy against the much better-armed Ge…