Maquis

The Maquis were groups of French resistance fighters during World War II who operated in rural and mountainous areas. They used guerrilla tactics to oppose German and Vichy forces, conducting sabotage, intelligence gathering, and ambushes. Their efforts aimed to disrupt enemy operations and assist Allied efforts. The Maquis played a vital role in the French resistance movement, symbolizing widespread civilian defiance and resilience against occupation. Their activities helped weaken enemy control and provided valuable support to the Allied invasion of France.