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Resistance

The Underground War Against Hitler, 1939-1945

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Resistance

By: Halik Kochanski
Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon
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A monumental history that finally integrates the many resistance movements against Nazi hegemony across Europe into a single, sweeping narrative.

It's almost shocking to think that now, more than seventy years after the Nazi surrender in 1945, there is not a single volume that has attempted to unify the resistance movements that convulsed Europe during the brutal years of occupation. In her extraordinary work, Resistance, Halik Kochanski does just that, creating a prodigiously researched account that becomes the first to bring these disparate histories into a single narrative.

Taking us from France in the west to parts of the Soviet Union in the east, Resistance reveals why and how small bands of individuals undertook actions that could lead not merely to their own deaths, but to the destruction of their entire communities. As Kochanski demonstrates, most who joined up were ordinary people who would not have been expected—even by themselves—to become heroes. Simultaneously panoramic and heartbreakingly intimate, Resistance is an incomparable history necessary for any home library.

©2022 Halik Kochanski (P)2022 Tantor World War II 20th Century Soviet Union Wars & Conflicts War Suspenseful Modern Military Interwar Period Imperialism Royalty
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A detailed description of how partisans carried out resistance against German occupation during the war. Stories are there with overwhelming lists of names. A smoother narration would have facilitated listening. The author is commended for writing this exposition of good with often evil outcomes to the participants. Sadness is a major component of this book as the success of the allies is recounted. Memorials to the partisans are everywhere in Europe; we must not forget them.

A Key WW II Narrative

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What an amazing and complete work of WW II resistance movements throughout Europe. A must read for any student of that massive conflict. Highly recommended.

Brilliant and complete work!

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Narration only just listenable. Very interesting but narration makes it a slog. But hat off to her for her pronunciation of some difficult names!

Important book

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This book is really incredibly comprehensive. It is long and not an easy read. One needs to be a serious history nerd to get through this but, for those who are it is quite rewarding.

Amazing Comprehensive History

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A Must for Any WWII Library. Exactly as promised in the introduction: a region by region history of every Allied resistance movement that sprang up against Nazi tyranny. 10/10. Narration is perfect. After listening to the audiobook I went out and tracked down the hardcopy and that is even better. Get this for the WWII nerd on your gift list.

A Must for Any WWII Library

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