Description
This scholarly work by Douglas Porch provides an in-depth examination of France’s military experience during the final years of World War II. Covering the period from 1942 to 1945, the book traces France’s transformation from occupation and defeat to active resistance and eventual liberation.
Porch explores the organization and operations of French armed forces, including both the Free French forces and those involved in the North African campaigns. The narrative encompasses major military operations, strategic planning, and the crucial contribution of French troops to the Allied victory in Europe.
As part of the Armies of the Second World War series, this volume combines rigorous historical research with accessible narrative, making it essential reading for those seeking to understand France’s military role in WWII and the complexities of resistance and liberation movements.
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