French Resistance Collection

Engraving depicting a lever being applied to a grindstone. Fulcrum bolt is at C), power is supplied by the foot
UIG5426042 Engraving depicting a lever being applied to a grindstone. Fulcrum bolt is at C), power is supplied by the foot, and the resistance in the motion transmitted to the wheel via rod at A)

Northern Afghan Rebels Fighting The British In The Mountains Of Hazara, Pakistan During British Rule In The Late 19Th
UIG5420101 Northern Afghan Rebels Fighting The British In The Mountains Of Hazara, Pakistan During British Rule In The Late 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage.

The death of Sitting Bull, shot and killed by Bull Head member of the Indian agency police
UIG5419711 The death of Sitting Bull, shot and killed by Bull Head member of the Indian agency police, on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, Dakota

Engraving depicting a lever of the third kind in which the power b) is applied between the resistance p
UIG5426040 Engraving depicting a lever of the third kind in which the power b) is applied between the resistance p) and the fulcrum c). Dated 19th Century; UIG.

The capture of Osceola. Osceola, 1804 -1838, born as Billy Powel. Leader of a small band of warriors in the Seminole
UIG5419604 The capture of Osceola. Osceola, 1804 -1838, born as Billy Powel. Leader of a small band of warriors in the Seminole resistance during the Second Seminole War

Engraving depicting a pair of scissors in which the fulcrum is at C), power is supplied by the hand
UIG5426041 Engraving depicting a pair of scissors in which the fulcrum is at C), power is supplied by the hand, and the resistance is the material to be cut. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

Maquis in Montmartre seen from rue Caulaincourt in 1903. Creator: Lazar Meyer
Maquis in Montmartre seen from rue Caulaincourt in 1903

Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France, Western Europe

Arc De Triomphe With Eiffel Tower In The Background, Paris, France, Western Europe

Appeal for Resistance, Front Page of Le Petit Provencal, 19th June 1940 (newsprint)
1701447 Appeal for Resistance, Front Page of Le Petit Provencal, 19th June 1940 (newsprint) by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

Men of the FTP scrub of Guemene-sur-Scorff, 1942 (b / w photo)
7241252 Men of the FTP scrub of Guemene-sur-Scorff, 1942 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Musee de la Resistance en Bretagne, Saint Marcel

Partisan, foaled 1811 (b / w photo)
7163420 Partisan, foaled 1811 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partisan, foaled 1811)

Pascal Paoli, liberateur de la Corse, entre dans Bastia (engraving)
7179667 Pascal Paoli, liberateur de la Corse, entre dans Bastia (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pascal Paoli, liberateur de la Corse, entre dans Bastia)

Partridges Amongst Stubble, 1900 (w / c)
6448736 Partridges Amongst Stubble, 1900 (w/c) by Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thorburn, Archibald (1860-1935))

"Les gardes tcherkesses"(The Circassian guards
FIA5396916 " Les gardes tcherkesses" (The Circassian guards) peinture de Stanislav Khlebovsky (Khlebovski) (1835-1884) - 1880 - Oil on canvas Dim 55, 5x41

Echange et ranconnement par les hommes de Chamil (Shamil
FIA5396502 Echange et ranconnement par les hommes de Chamil (Shamil, 1797-1871) de la famille du prince David Chavchavadze (1817-1884) et de la princesse Varvara Orbeliani (1831-1884)

The Vow (w / c on paper)
AEG122850 The Vow (w/c on paper) by Gotch, Thomas Cooper (1854-1931); 93x77 cm; Alfred East Gallery, Kettering Borough Council; eAlfred East Gallery, Kettering; English, out of copyright

Infanterie de l armee du Caucase - Infantry of the Russian Caucasus Army - Piratsky
FIA5396553 Infanterie de l armee du Caucase - Infantry of the Russian Caucasus Army - Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889) - 1867 - Colour lithograph - 56x45 - Private Collection by Piratsky

French patriots, members of the underground movement, receive arms at a house on the outskirts of Chateaudin, France, dropped to them by parachute

Sabotage of the Artillery Park at Grenoble on the night of 13th / 14th November 1943 by the French Resistance. Detonations were put in position near some 30 tons of powder

Men of the Maquis de l Ain et du Haut-Jura, the French partisans, take over the town of Oyonnax near Geneva in defiance of the Vichy and German authorities

MEN OF THE MAQUIS - IMAGE SHOWING FRENCH GUERRILLAS FIGHTING IN THE HAUTE SAVOIE. This is an image from a film made at one of the secret bases of the Maquis - the French guerrillas who are fighting

MEN OF THE MAQUIS - IMAGE SHOWING FRENCH GUERILLAS FIGHTING IN THE HAUTE SAVOIE. This is an ifrom a film made at one of the secret bases of the Maquie - the French guerillas who are fighting in

These six women members of the French Forces of the Interior had a rousing reception from fellow passengers when they arrived at Cardiff General Station with 21 men in charge of Lieut.Col

Collaborators being marched through the streets of Arras, being escorted by members of the French Forces of the Interior after liberation of the town by British troops. 1st September 1944

Men of the Maquis de l Ain et du Haut-Jura, the French partisans, take over the town of Oyonnax near Geneva in defiance of the Vichy and German authorities

Members of the French Forces of the Interior clear away burning vehicles on the main road across Normandy, northern France to facilitate the British advance following the Allied Invasion of France

American soldiers liaise with members of the French Resistance during the Allied Invasion of France, 1944

Sabotage of the Artillery Park at Grenoble on the night of 13th / 14th November 1943 by the French Resistance. Detonations were put in position near some 30 tons of powder

Women members of the French Forces of the Interior march up Whitehall after placing a wreath on the Cenotaph. 15th November 1944

General Petit, Chief of Staff to General Charles De Gaulle, presenting the colours by the people of the French colony in Bristol to Lieutenant Martin of the Free French Forces to take to the Free

Les Conseilleurs ne Sont Pas les Payeurs, 1943. Creator: Bedos et Cie Imprimeurs
Les Conseilleurs ne Sont Pas les Payeurs, 1943. French anti-Resistance poster of the Vichy government

Liberation of Paris, 25 August 1944. Gendarmes, soldiers and Resistance fighters escorting German prisoners through crowds of jubilant civilians in front of the Opera

French Maquis encampment, France, 1940-1944. The Maquis were bands of Resistance fighters who waged a guerrilla campaign against the Germans

Arc De Triomphe With Eiffel Tower In The Background, Paris, France, Western Europe

Statue de Wederlink symbolising the French Resistance, Pont Bir Hakeim, with the Eiffel Tower behind, Paris, France, Europe

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"French Resistance: Defiance and Liberation in Western Europe" In the heart of Paris, the iconic Arc de Triomphe stands tall, with the majestic Eiffel Tower gracing the background. These symbols of French pride witnessed a different kind of heroism during World War II - the brave men and women who formed the French Resistance. As war ravaged Europe, an appeal for resistance echoed through Le Petit Provencal's front page on June 19th, 1940. The call to arms against Nazi occupation ignited a flame that would burn fiercely throughout France. In Guemene-sur-Scorff, black and white photographs capture members of FTP scrubbing away any trace of submission. Their determination was unwavering as they fought for freedom from oppression. The spirit of resistance extended beyond human efforts; even horses played their part. Partisan, foaled in 1811, symbolized strength and resilience as he galloped alongside his courageous riders. From Corsica to Bastia, liberation came at great cost but brought hope to those under tyranny's grip. Pascal Paoli emerged as a liberator etched into history books forever. Amidst turmoil, nature offered solace - partridges found refuge amongst stubble fields in a serene watercolor painting from 1900. It serves as a reminder that beauty can still be found amidst chaos. Even foreign allies joined forces with France's resistance fighters; "Les gardes tcherkesses" or The Circassian Guards stood united against common enemies under Shamil's leadership. Infantry soldiers from Russia's Caucasus Army also lent their strength to this noble cause - Piratsky became synonymous with bravery on battlefields far from home. The French Resistance embodied courage and sacrifice during one of humanity's darkest times. Their legacy lives on today as a testament to the indomitable spirit that can rise above adversity.