The Oise saw combat in May and June of 1940 and in August of 1944, A land of combat in May-June 1940 and in August 1944, the Oise carries the stigma of France’s guilt – the armistice of June 1940 was signed here.  Through the lens of this area of France, this book covers the history of French collaboration, with the departure of military relief from the Compiègne rail station, as well as the history of repression through on the Royallieu internment and deportation camp… but it also traces, through the actions of the Resistance in all its various forms, the refusal to submit that ultimately triumphed.