Resistance Movement Ww2

The resistance movement in Europe during World War Two played an important part in defeating Nazi Germany’s military might. The resistance movement – Europe’s secret armies or partisans – gathered intelligence for the Allies, destroyed communication lines, assisted escaped POW’s and openly attacked the Germans once the retreats on both the western and eastern fronts had started. Their work was vital for both the Russian’s and Allies but it was also extremely dangerous as any slips in security were ruthlessly exploited by the Gestapo. Resistance movements were found in all Nazi-occupied countries.