Description

In this companion volume to The French Army 1939-45 (1), Ian Sumner and François Vauvillier examine the history, uniforms and insignia of the Free French, Fighting French and the Army of Liberation.

By 16 June 1940, De Gaulle, with the decisive support of Churchill, had come to the conclusion that, whatever happened, France could not stand to one side in the struggle against Nazi Germany. And so, Free France was born.

Featuring detailed illustrations and contemporary photographs throughout, this is an ideal guide for anyone interested in French military uniforms.

Table of Contents

De Gaulle and the Free French 1940-43
Free French Ground Forces Uniforms and Insignia
Secret Resistance Within the Vichy Army
A Rematch for the Army of Africa
Rearming the French
Uniforms and Insignia 1943-44
The Revival of an Army
The Plates
Bibliography

Product details

Published Dec 20 2012
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Extent 48
ISBN 9781782008972
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 50 b/w; 8 col
Series Men-at-Arms
Short code MAA 318
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Author

Ian Sumner

Ian Sumner was born in 1953 in Eccles, near Manche…

Author

Francois Vauvillier

Francois Vauvillier is the greatly respected edito…

Illustrator

Mike Chappell

MIKE CHAPPELL comes from an Aldershot family with…

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