Franc-Garde

Franc-Garde
Flag with the Milice's gamma symbol.
Active1943–45
Country Vichy France
Allegiance Nazi Germany
TypeArmed militia
RoleTo support the Révolution nationale
Size4000

The Franc-Garde (English: Free Guard) was the armed wing of the French Milice (Militia), operating alone or alongside German forces in major battles against the Maquis from late 1943 to August 1944.

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