It is often said that the French army bowed to the German forces in 1940, but if it was the case of most of the forces, some refused to surrender by joining the so-called FFL. Free French Army! Other shadow soldiers, ordinary civilians, opted for resistance, and their lives were put in danger until liberation. Some of these early fighters were rewarded for their exceptional journey and commitment with the Cross of Liberation. And that's good, I'm right in the place to talk to you about them!
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