Alias Caracalla

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Focusing on the French Resistance during WWII, this memoir offers an intimate look at the complex dynamics between General de Gaulle's Free French forces and the various resistance movements. As the young secretary to Jean Moulin, Cordier shares his experiences during critical negotiations to unify these factions. He vividly recounts the establishment of the National Resistance Council and his role in Moulin's secretariat. This account is a compelling narrative of courage and identity amidst the turmoil of war, enhanced by Rupert Swyer's nuanced translation.