The French Resistance

In June 1940, France suffered one of the most humiliating military defeats in its history. The country was divided, its government surrendered, and millions of people suddenly found themselves living under occupation. Yet, across France, small groups began printing newspapers, gathering intelligence, hiding fugitives, and fighting back. What started as scattered acts of defiance eventually grew into a nationwide underground movement. Learn more about the history of the French resistance on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. This episode is sponsored by Square. There's a local cafe I visit where paying is almost effortless. They use Square, and whether I'm tapping a card or leaving a tip, the whole process takes just a few seconds. That smooth checkout means the staff can spend less time wrestling with technology and more time dealing with customers. That's what Square does for businesses. It brings payments, point of sale, inventory staffing, and online sales together in one system. Its AI powered tools can handle routine tasks, while real insights help owners make smarter decisions. Square can work for someone opening their first location or a business expanding into several, with free, plus, and premium plans, transparent pricing, and no long term contracts. Square helps you run your business more smoothly, bringing payments, operations, and insights together in one place so you're ready for whatever next. Right now, listeners can get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/daily. That's square.com/go/daily. Get started with Square and build a setup that works the way you do. This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. When we were kids, summer meant freedom. No homework, no teachers, no school. And as adults, summer can still mean freedom, thanks to Mint Mobile's summer sale. Right now, all of Mint's plans are $15 a month, even unlimited. So free yourself from big wireless and their gimmicks and gotchas, and switch to Mint Mobile for high speed data and coverage on T Mobile's five gs network. That's why I recommend Mint Mobile. It works with your current phone, your current phone number, and you can keep all your contacts. To get your new wireless plan for this $15 a month, go to mintmobile.com/eed. That's mintmobile.com/eed. Cut your wireless bill to $15 a month at mintmobile.com/eed. That's it. There's no catch. Upfront payment of $45 for three months, $90 for six months, or $180 for twelve month plan required. $15 per month equivalent. Taxes and fees extra. Initial plan term only. Greater than 50 gigabyte may slow when network is busy, includes up to 20 gigabyte hotspot. Capable device required. Availability, speed, and coverage varies. See mintmobile.com for details. On 05/05/1940, the Germans began an invasion of Western Europe, which resulted in the capitulation of France and the routing of the British Expeditionary Force. In a matter of just six weeks, the Germans defeated not one, but two of the most powerful armies in Europe. Immediately following the armistice which ended the fighting, Germany held millions of French …