Men of the Maquis - The Story of the Underground Army of France

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/29
Date Released
10 Apr 1944
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Men of the Maquis - The Story of the Underground Army of France

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 1
Summary
France under German rule. German soldiers are to be seen everywhere in Paris - famous landmarks fly the German flag and column of soldiers marches down the Champs Elysee. A hospital ship arriving in America bringing back a few people released by the Germans, one of whom is a US correspondent Ralf Heinzer and he speaks of the underground workers in France. Film taken by the Maquis (French underground movement) shows printing press in operation and a pamphlet telling of the work of the Maquis, German poster on wall being defaced, life in a normal French town, and the Maquis in training somewhere in the country. (Part of the commentary is by the French actress Francoise Rosay).
Keywords
Buildings and structures; Newspapers; Occupied territories; Performing arts; Military
Locations
France; Paris
Length of story (in feet)
695
Story extras:
Film clip
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