Paul Touvier: How One Of France's Worst War Criminals Evaded Capture | Nazi Hunters | Timeline

From Infamy to Justice: Unmasking Paul Touvier, France’s Notorious War Criminal

Introduction During World War II, France witnessed the rise of a heinous individual, Paul Touvier, who would go on to become one of the country’s most notorious war criminals. With a reputation for anti-Semitism and a role in hunting down resistance fighters and Jews, Touvier earned the chilling nickname “Hangman of Lyon.” Despite his atrocities,…

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The French Resistance: Sabotage, Guerrilla Warfare and Fight Against Nazi Occupation

The French Resistance: Sabotage, Guerrilla Warfare and Fight Against Nazi Occupation

Introduction During World War II, occupied France was a hotbed of resistance against the Nazi occupiers, with various groups working together to undermine their efforts. France remained occupied by Nazi Germany for four years. Despite the oppression and danger, many French citizens resisted the German occupation and worked to sabotage the Nazi war effort. These…

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