Maquis Collection

Free French - Honour the Maquis. The Maquis were rural guerrilla bands of French Resistance fighters, called maquisards, during the Occupation of France in World War II Date: circa 1941

The Maquis (French Resistance) attack a group of German soldiers. Date: 1944

Portinho da Arrabida beach. Setubal, Portugal

Galapinhos beach in the Arrabida Natural Park, Setubal. Portugal

Arrabida mountain range. Arrabida Natural Park, Portugal

Arrabida Natural Park, Portugal

Arrabida mountain range (Serra da Arrabida), Portugal

Shooting between a policeman and a bandit in Corsica (colour litho)
2818901 Shooting between a policeman and a bandit in Corsica (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting between a policeman and a bandit in Corsica)

Entrance to the Maquis, Montmartre, Paris, France
Montmartre: entrance to the Maquis. Date: circa 1905

Butte Steps, Montmartre, Paris, France
Montmartre: two children on the steps in the Maquis, leading up to the Butte. Date: 1904

The Maquis (French Resistance) share in the liberation of France. Date: 1944

A new recruit joins the Maquis (French Resistance). Date: 1944

Francisco Sabater (1915-1960), the last maqui

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

WW2 - dropping supplies to Maquis from American bombers
Photograph: dropping supplies to the Maquis by parachute from American bombers. Men of the Maquis can be seen waiting for the supplies in the left hand corner of the picture

Montmartre / Maquis C1905
Montmartre: scene in the Maquis Date: circa 1905

Montmartre / Maquis
A scene in the maquis, the tumbledown shanty town which existed before World War One on the slopes of the Butte de Montmartre Date: circa 1905

Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo) in flower and fruit, Southwest France, October

Mastic Tree (Pistacia lentiscus) close-up of leaves and fruit, France, October

Natural Environments, temperate rainforest, tropical rainforest, mountain brush and maquis Mediterranean macchia
Natural Environments: temperate rainforest, tropical rainforest, mountain brush and maquis (Mediterranean macchia), illustration

Natural Environments, Maquis shrubland, illustration
Natural Environments - Maquis shrubland, illustration

Italy, Sardinia Region, Gallura, Landscape
Italy - Sardinia Region - Gallura - Landscape

Italy, Sardinia Region, Gallura, Flowering field
Italy - Sardinia Region - Gallura - Flowering field

Italy, Sardinia Region, Olbia-Tempio province, Santa Teresa di Gallura, Rena Bianca beach
Italy - Sardinia Region - Olbia-Tempio province - Santa Teresa di Gallura, Rena Bianca beach

Italy, Sardinia Region, Province of Cagliari, Ziu Franciscu beach near Muravera
Italy - Sardinia Region - Surroundings of Muravera (Province of Cagliari) - Ziu Franciscu beach

Italy, Sardinia Region, Gallura, Landscape
Italy - Sardinia Region - Gallura - Landscape

Aerial view of rocky shore in Kas, Antalya, Turkey

Aerial view of Cukurbag Peninsula, Kas, Antalya, Turkey

Powered paraglider flying over maquis shrubland in Demre, aerial view, Antalya, Turkey

Greek Windflower (Anemone blanda) close-up of flower, growing in mediterranean macchia, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Black-widow Iris (Hermodactylus tuberosus) flowering, growing on mediterranean macchia, Peloponesos, Southern Greece, april

Montmartre / Maquis 1907
Montmartre: the Maquis, with a woman feeding chickens

Ww2 Maquis Book Cover
Cover design of a book for children praising the Maquis (French Resistance)

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"Honouring the Maquis: The Free French Resistance Fighters" In 1944, amidst the turmoil of World War II, the courageous Maquis fighters of the French Resistance launched a daring attack on a group of German soldiers. This historic event took place in Portinho da Arrabida beach, Setubal, Portugal - a picturesque location that now serves as a reminder of their bravery. Galapinhos beach in the Arrabida Natural Park also stands witness to their heroism. Nestled within the stunning Arrabida mountain range and natural park, these serene landscapes were once battlegrounds for those who fought against tyranny. The spirit of resistance was not confined to France alone; even Corsica witnessed intense clashes between law enforcement and bandits fighting for freedom. A captivating lithograph captures one such shootout between a policeman and a defiant outlaw. Meanwhile, Montmartre in Paris served as an entrance point for many brave souls joining the Maquis movement. As we reflect upon history's pages, let us never forget how these valiant individuals played an integral role in liberating France from Nazi occupation during 1944. Their unwavering determination echoes through time and reminds us all to honor their sacrifice.