Everything Everywhere Daily · Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The Maquis emerged as a significant resistance group, primarily operating in rural areas and composed of various individuals, including those who refused forced labor in Germany and Communists. This diverse faction engaged in sabotage, distributed underground newspapers, and provided intelligence to the Allies.
“One of the main resistance groups in France was known as the Maquis.”
“Many members of the Maquis were Frenchmen who had refused to be forced laborers in German factories.”
“This included printing and distributing underground newspapers.”