The French Resistance 1940-1944 by Raymond Aubac, translated from French by Louise Guiney, offers an incisive and layered account of the French underground movement during World War II. Drawing on historical documentation and visual material made available by institutions like the Lyon Centre d’Histoire de la Résistance, Aubac traces the evolution of resistance from its earliest formation through occupation, propaganda efforts, sabotage, the role of the Maquis, and the brutal realities of repression and executions. With chapters devoted to key themes such as counterfeit identity papers, armed attacks, and the liberation, this work presents a clear-eyed examination of the complexities, strategies, and human cost of resisting Nazi control. It offers both scholars and general readers a compelling exploration of moral courage and political struggle in one of Europe’s darkest periods.
 
This is a small softcover volume in very good condition, showing minor shelf wear with a vintage French price sticker affixed to the back cover. Published by Éditions Hazan, Paris, 1997; printed in Italy by Milanostampa, with design by Atalante and cover illustration depicting a Haute-Loire post-mistress aiding the Resistance.