France libre

Identifier
1278
Type of Entity
Corporate Body

Dates of Existence

1940/1942

History

France libre was a term for political and social forces, that in 1940 did not accept the capitulation of France. They continued their fight with the Nazis by organizing resistance. In 1942 France libre changed their name into France combattante.

Sources

  • Encyklopedia PWN, www.encyklopedia.pwn.pl