Description
EUROPE'S SECRET ARMIES: RESISTING HITLER - THE FRENCH RESISTANCE
Product Details
- UPC: 5022802211175
- Artist: The History Zone
- Genre: Historical Documentary
- Number of discs: 1
- Label: Pegasus Entertainment
- Release date: 2003-2006
- Region: 0, PAL
Overview
"Europe's Secret Armies: Resisting Hitler - The French Resistance" is a gripping historical documentary that delves into the clandestine operations of the French Resistance during World War II. This compelling film sheds light on the brave men and women who risked their lives to disrupt and undermine the occupying German forces.
Through rare archive footage and eyewitness accounts, the documentary explores the various methods employed by the Resistance, including sabotage, propaganda, and espionage. It also delves into the role of Resistance leader Jean Moulin and the internal politics and loyalty within different Resistance groups.
This DVD features interactive menus and scene selections, allowing viewers to easily navigate through the program. It also includes a "Test Your Knowledge" feature, making it an educational tool as well as an engaging watch.
Scenes
- The Fall of Paris
- Clandestine Publications
- The CNR
- Resistance Group Loyalty
- The Maquis Uprisings
Interesting Facts
- The French Resistance played a crucial role in the Allied victory, providing valuable intelligence and disrupting German operations.
- Jean Moulin, a key figure in unifying the various Resistance groups, was captured and tortured by the Gestapo before succumbing to his injuries.
- The documentary uses genuine wartime imagery, providing a unique and authentic glimpse into this tumultuous period of history.
From Backside:
By the time the feared occupation of France by German troops had become reality, French resistance had already sprouted its first tenuous roots. Clandestine groups intent on disrupting and harrying the occupying force played no small role in bringing the Third Reich to an end. Sabotage, propaganda and espionage were just a few of the methods adopted by the brave men and women of the French Resistance.
