World War II

Resistance

Main article: Resistance during World War II

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Resistance during World War II occurred in every occupied country by a variety of means like guerrilla warfare, sabotage, propaganda, disinformation, hiding refugees and aiding the other side (like helping stranded pilots).

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Among the most notable resistance movements were the French Maquis, the Polish Home Army, and the Yugoslav Partisans. For an impression of resistance organisation and activities in a small Dutch town see Valkenburg resistance.

Related Topics:
Maquis - Polish Home Army - Partisans - Valkenburg resistance

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Many countries had resistance movements dedicated to fighting the Axis invaders, and Germany itself also had an anti-Nazi movement. Although mainland Britain did not suffer invasion in World War II, the British made preparations for a British resistance movement, called the Auxiliary Units, in the event of a German invasion. Various organizations were also formed to establish foreign resistance cells or support existing resistance movements, like the British SOE and the American OSS (the forerunner of the CIA).

Related Topics:
Anti-Nazi movement - Auxiliary Units - SOE - OSS - CIA

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