- Summary
- The year is 1939. Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. The world is about to enter into the biggest and most terrible war in history. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Sophie Scholl, Violette Szabo and Raymond Aubrac, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories.
- Series
- Heroes of World War II
Heroes of World War II.
- Format
- Book
- Author/Creator
- Throp, Claire, author.
- Published
- Chicago, Illinois : Heinemann-Raintree, [2016]
- Locale
- Europe
Germany
- Contents
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The story of World War II
What the resistance movement did
Resistance movement in France
Forest Frederick Edward Yeo-Thomas
Nancy Wake
Violette Szabo
Raymond Aubrac
Virginia Hall
Resistance movements in Germany
Resistance in other countries
The importance of the resistance movement.
- Notes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index.
The story of World War II -- What the resistance movement did -- Resistance movement in France -- Forest Frederick Edward Yeo-Thomas -- Nancy Wake -- Violette Szabo -- Raymond Aubrac -- Virginia Hall -- Resistance movements in Germany -- Resistance in other countries -- The importance of the resistance movement.
