The years of Nazi Occupation, 1940 to 1944, are the most traumatic and controversial period in the history of modern France and its empire. After the war a myth was created that the majority of the French population had 'resisted' the Germans, but more recent research uncovered the extent of France's collaboration, including the deportation and killing of 75,000 Jews. This module explores the war¿s consequences in France and beyond. Just as we will investigate the experience of those living in Algeria, Senegal, Martinique and elsewhere in the French Empire during WWII, we will assess the significance of this period to the process of decolonisation. We will also examine how memory of the Dark Years is frequently invoked in the media and in literary and cinematic representations. This module MUST be taken in conjunction with HST6700 History Research Dissertation. The module seeks to foster an awareness of international perspectives in a four-day excursion to Paris, where students explore major sites, including the Holocaust Memorial and the Museum of Resistance, and consider how the German Occupation has been remembered in France. A financial contribution from the School is available to support participation in this excursion.

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HST6765 France and the French Empire in the Second World War: Collaboration, Resistance, Holocaust 2023-2024 Academic Year 14/07/2023 18:01:10