French Workers Fight Fascism

French Workers Fight Fascism 

French Workers Fight Fascism 

1 electronic resource (12 pages) 

The essay gives an overview of the role of the working class in the resistance movement. It emphasizes the opposition of the majority of the working class to the German occupation and their patriotism throughout history. The strong ties of the French communist party with Russia is reaffirmed. A history of the French trade union movement (C.G.T.) and its goals are discussed next. Finally, the resistance effort during the occupation is described including failures and successes, which are detailed chronologically.