Francs-Tireurs et Partisans
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The Francs-tireurs et partisans français, or commonly the Francs-tireurs et partisans, was an armed resistance organization created by leaders of the French Communist Party during World War II. The co
Paratroopers and FTP members during the Battle of Normandy, summer 1944
FTP fighters at the camp of Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne in May 1943
A captured Resistance fighter in 1944. The German caption says "This communist leader is on the wanted list ... his papers prove his affiliation with terrorist groups."
Postcard depicting an FTP member sending Pétain with a kick in the behind to the other bank of the Rhine river, 1944.
Charles Tillon
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Charles Joseph Tillon was a French metal worker, Communist, trade union leader, politician and leader of the French Resistance during World War II.
Francs-Tireurs et Partisans
…was dominated by the PCF. At first the objectives were mainly political, taking advantage of the unstable situation under the occupying German army. Charles Tillon was put in charge of military matters. On 2 August 1941 Albert Ouzoulias was put in charge of the Bataillons de la Jeunesse, fighting groups that were…
Charles Tillon in 1936
Charles Tillon in 1940