D Day - La Résistance - Extra History - Part 3
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French farmers listened to a coded message on June 5, 1944, marking the start of the resistance against Nazi occupation, which grew over the years through organized efforts led by Charles de Gaulle to support the Allies in their invasion by sabotaging German infrastructure.
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- French farmers heard a coded message on June 5, 1944, marking the beginning of the resistance against Nazi occupation after years of German rule and the rise of scattered resistance groups aiming to expel the Germans from France.
- Charles de Gaulle's leadership through the Free French organized resistance networks and coordinated actions via Radio London, showcasing the importance of strategic organization and communication in fostering a unified front against the German occupation.
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What event occurred on June 5, 1944?
Liberation against Nazi occupation began.
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French Resistance Grows, Awaits Allied Invasion
- June 5, 1944: French farmers listen to a coded message on the radio signaling the start of the liberation against Nazi occupation.
- Four years prior, the French government surrendered to the Germans, leading to the rise of resistance groups across France.
- Early resistance groups lacked organization but aimed to expel the Germans from their country.
- The resistance targeted disrupting German resources like factories and railroads to hinder their war efforts without provoking harsh reprisals.
- The Free French, led by Charles de Gaulle, organized resistance networks and utilized coded messages via Radio London to coordinate actions.
- De Gaulle's determination to lead France forced the Allies to recognize France as an active partner in the war effort.
- By June 5, 1944, the resistance had grown significantly, with over 100,000 combatants ready to support the Allied invasion by sabotaging German infrastructure.
