French Resistance
True or False? French resistance was organized under a single movement during WWII.
False; French Resistance was an umbrella term covering many different movements and types of resistance during WWII.
In what region of France did D-Day take place?
Normandy
True or False? A bomb shelter was built under the Palace of Versailles as a defensive measure during WWII.
True!
True or False? Minority groups, such as women and people of African origin, were not allowed to participate in the French war effort.
False! People of underrepresented backgrounds held significant roles in the French resistance.
When was D-Day?
1944
The Treaty of Versailles ended which war?
World War 1
Double Points!
What was the code name for the D-Day invasion?
Operation Overlord
What was installed on the roof of the Palace of Versailles to protect it from a possible air attack?
Anti-aircraft machine guns
What was the name of the resistance group consisting of guerrilla-style resisters who lived in the mountains and caves?
They were called the "maquis"
Special forces called "Jedburgh" teams helped align French resistance activities with Allied strategy during and after D-Day. What type of people were in each Jedburgh team?
British, American, and French personnel.
What year did German forces take over the Palace of Versailles?
1940
What were some of the activities carried out by the French resistance?
Distributing underground newspapers, gathering intelligence, carrying out sabotage missions, and organizing escape networks for Allied soldiers
How did railway workers delay the movement of German troops and supplies leading up to D-Day?
They deliberately damaged railroad tracks and trains, and they orchestrated strikes and go-slows.
In 1939, the Palace of Versailles began evacuating its artwork to what two locations?
"Château de Brissac" and "Château de Chambord"