Monument au Général Leclerc Maréchal de France

This location in Marseille holds a quiet significance within the broader narrative of the Second World War. Following the fall of France, a period of occupation and division ensued as resistance efforts organised. From the early days of the conflict, including the initial invasion of the Saarland and the subsequent German advance, France faced immense challenges.

In the aftermath of the Battle of France, the country was split, with administration in the south and occupied zones in the north and west. This context set the scene for the eventual formation of distinct French forces, operating both within and outside the country. These groups played their part as the conflict progressed, contributing to the eventual redirection of German forces and the wider Allied effort.