Irregular Combatant
A person who engages in warfare outside of the traditional military structure, often operating independently or as part of a resistance movement. Their status and treatment under international law can be complex.
Ii-40: Italian Resistance Movement
The network of Italian civilians and soldiers who opposed the Fascist regime and the Axis powers during World War II.
Fjords and Resistance Movements
Fjords in Norway played a role in the Norwegian Resistance Movement during World War II. The remote and rugged terrain provided cover for resistance fighters, who used fjords as escape routes and safe havens. Several resistance groups operated from fjord-based hideouts.
European Resistance
The collective efforts of individuals and organizations within occupied Europe to resist the Axis powers. This encompassed a range of activities, from sabotage and espionage to providing shelter and information to Allied forces.
Djavanese Resistance
A resistance movement comprised of Javanese people who fought against the Japanese occupation during World War II.
D-Day Resistance
The actions of French Resistance fighters who aided the Allied invasion by providing intelligence, sabotage, and support.
Civilian Resistance
The actions taken by civilians to oppose an occupying force or government during wartime, ranging from non-violent protests to armed resistance.
Bonomi, Ivanoe
An Italian politician who served as Prime Minister of Italy during World War II. He was a key figure in the Italian resistance movement and played a role in the country’s transition away from fascism.
Bjørnevatnet
A lake in northern Norway, where resistance fighters used as a base for sabotage operations against German forces during World War II.
Bjørdal
A small village in Norway, known for its role in the Norwegian resistance movement during World War II, providing shelter and supplies to resistance fighters.