Chant des Partisans

The Chant des Partisans was the most popular song in the Free France.

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It was created in London in 1943 after a Russian song of Anna Marly. Joseph Kessel and Maurice Druon wrote the French lyrics. It was performed by Anna Marly, broadcasted by the BBC and adopted by the maquis.

Related Topics:
1943 - Anna Marly - Joseph Kessel - Maurice Druon - BBC - Maquis

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After the war the Chant des Partisans was so popular, it was proposed as new national anthem for France. It became for a short while the unofficial national anthem, next to the official La Marseillaise.

Related Topics:
National anthem - France - La Marseillaise

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