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Book SynopsisThe author of When Paris Went Dark returns to World War II to tell the remarkable story of the youngest members of the French Resistance and their war against the German occupiers and their collaborators
On June 14, 1940, German tanks entered a nearly deserted Paris.
Trade Review“Following up on his marvelous...When Paris Went Dark, Ronald Rosbottom now recounts movingly the inspiring story of young people who resisted the Nazi occupation. With far-right forces rising again in Europe and the United States one can only hope that such sudden courage will not be needed again.” — William Taubman, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Khrushchev: The Man and His Era, and of Gorbachev: His Life and Times “Ron Rosbottom brings his demonstrated mastery of the German occupation of France, plus decades as a college professor, to vividly revise our understanding of the French resistance, and how dependent it was upon the energy and moral courage of very young women and men.” — Joseph J. Ellis, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Dialogue: The Founders and Us “Active resistance to the Nazi occupation of France in 1940 to1944 often depended on young people. The adolescents among them brought special assets to dangerous actions and faced stresses particular to their age. Ronald Rosbottom explores these matters sensitively and vividly. . . .A thoughtful and stirring book.” — Robert O. Paxton, professor emeritus of history, Columbia University, and author of Vichy France: Old Guard and New Order “Ronald Rosbottom masterfully explores the crucial role played by the young people of France, many still in their teens, in resisting the Nazis during World War II.” — Lynne Olson, author of Madame Fourcade’s Secret War “An exceptional account about the French Resistance… Highly recommended for Francophiles and those interested in World War II.” — Library Journal (starred review) “Captivating… a moving chronicle of youthful courage and sacrifice.” — Publishers Weekly “A fine history that brings back to light the contributions of the younger, often forgotten resistance fighters.” — Kirkus Reviews “A complicated and inspiring portrait of youthful resistants: their successes, their failures, their occasional inconsistency and their undoubted courage.” — Shelf Awareness “A fine story-teller… has many inspirational tales to tell.” — Wall Street Journal
