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A darker shade of red, Resistance warriors bled, Occupied, but unconquered and defiant, Refused Pétain’s orders to fall compliant. Dark silhouettes emerging from the trees, Destroying civilisation’s enemies, Prepare the ground for the Allies’ victorious path, Knowing well the price of surrender’s aftermath. Fought underground for a future blue sky, Aware that many of their corps will die, A liberated unified Europe did from their valour stem, We will eternally remember and honour them! — Philip Wood |