An Extraordinary Story Of Women Friendship And Resistance In Occupied France

During the dark days of the Nazi occupation of France, four ordinary women risked their lives to help their country. Together, they formed a secret resistance network that provided vital intelligence to the Allies and helped to liberate their country. Their story is an extraordinary testament to the power of courage, friendship, and resilience.

The four women were:

• Andrée de Jongh: A young woman from a wealthy family who joined the Resistance after her father was arrested by the Gestapo.
• Lise de Baissac: A journalist and writer who used her connections to gather intelligence for the Resistance.
• Marie-Madeleine Fourcade: A schoolteacher who became one of the most successful leaders of the Resistance.
• Germaine Tillon: An anthropologist and resistance fighter who was later sent to a concentration camp.

The four women came from different backgrounds and had different experiences, but they were united by their shared commitment to fighting the Nazis. They risked their lives every day to gather intelligence, sabotage the enemy, and help downed Allied pilots escape.

A Train in Winter: An Extraordinary Story of Women, Friendship, and Resistance in Occupied France (The Resistance Quartet Book 1)

by Caroline Moorehead

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Together, they formed a formidable resistance network that played a vital role in the liberation of France. Their story is an inspiring reminder of the power of courage, friendship, and resilience.

Andrée de Jongh was born into a wealthy family in Paris in 1912. She was a bright and independent young woman who loved to read and travel. When the Nazis invaded France in 1940, Andrée was devastated. She could not believe that her country had been defeated so easily.

Andrée decided to join the Resistance after her father was arrested by the Gestapo. She used her knowledge of the city and her fluency in English to gather intelligence for the Resistance. She also helped to smuggle downed Allied pilots out of France.

Lise de Baissac was born in Paris in 1905. She was a journalist and writer who had a wide network of contacts. She used her connections to gather intelligence for the Resistance. She also wrote articles and pamphlets that encouraged the French people to resist the Nazis.

Lise was arrested by the Gestapo in 1943. She was tortured and imprisoned for over a year. However, she never gave up hope. She continued to resist the Nazis from her prison cell.

Marie-Madeleine Fourcade was born in Paris in 1909. She was a schoolteacher who became one of the most successful leaders of the Resistance. She founded the Alliance network, which was one of the largest and most effective resistance networks in France.

Marie-Madeleine was arrested by the Gestapo in 1943. She was tortured and imprisoned for over a year. However, she never gave up hope. She continued to lead the Resistance from her prison cell.

Germaine Tillon was born in Paris in 1907. She was an anthropologist and resistance fighter who was later sent to a concentration camp.

Germaine was arrested by the Gestapo in 1944. She was sent to the Ravensbrück concentration camp, where she was subjected to torture and starvation. However, she never gave up hope. She continued to resist the Nazis from her concentration camp cell.

The four women of the Resistance were extraordinary women who risked their lives to fight for their country. Their story is an inspiring reminder of the power of courage, friendship, and resilience.

A Train in Winter: An Extraordinary Story of Women, Friendship, and Resistance in Occupied France (The Resistance Quartet Book 1)

by Caroline Moorehead

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3229 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	611 pages

FREE