La Bande à Bonnot

La Bande à Bonnot was a notorious French criminal group active in the early 20th century, known for their daring bank robberies and violent confrontations with police. Led by Jules Bonnot, they pioneered the use of automobiles for quick escapes, which was innovative at the time. Their activities combined theft, sabotage, and violence, making them both feared and sensationalized figures in France. The group operated between 1911 and 1912, and their violent resistance against authorities ultimately led to their downfall, symbolizing the turbulence of that era and the emergence of modern criminal tactics.