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english.elpais.com
2 months ago
France politics

The dark side of the French Resistance: four graves in the forest

Acknowledgement of varied narratives in French Resistance history.
Importance of recognizing the involvement of different groups in fighting against Nazis. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
France news

Nicola Trahan obituary

Nicola Trahan joined the French resistance as a schoolgirl, received recognition for her bravery during dangerous missions, and served with SSAFA in the UK for 50 years. [ more ]
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missak-manouchian
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
France politics

France honors foreign Resistance fighters as WWII hero Manouchian is inducted into the Pantheon

Missak Manouchian's heroic role in WW II is being commemorated at the Pantheon monument by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Historian Denis Peschanski led efforts to honor Manouchian's memory, emphasizing his induction into the Pantheon as a significant recognition for foreign Resistance fighters. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France politics

Missak Manouchian to enter France's Pantheon in tribute to foreign Resistance fighters

Missak Manouchian is being inducted into the Pantheon as a tribute to all foreign Resistance fighters.
Manouchian is the first foreign and communist Resistance fighter to enter the Pantheon. [ more ]
euronews
2 months ago
France politics

Resistance hero Missak Manouchian laid to rest at the Pantheon

Manouchian, a hero of the French Resistance movement, will be inducted into the Panthéon, the first non-French individual to be buried there.
Manouchian led the 'Red Poster' group, known for its strong resistance against the Nazi occupation during World War II. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France politics

France in focus - Missak Manouchian: A stateless hero enters France's Pantheon

Missak Manouchian - An Armenian orphan turned French Resistance figure.
Manouchian becomes the first foreigner honored at the Pantheon mausoleum. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
France politics

Philippe de Gaulle, Admiral and Son of Charles de Gaulle, Dies at 102

Admiral Philippe de Gaulle, son of Charles de Gaulle, passed away at 102 in Paris.
He had an illustrious career in the French Resistance and Navy, but lived in his father's shadow. [ more ]
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