Franc-Garde | |
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Active | 1943–45 |
Country | Vichy France |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Type | Armed militia |
Role | To support the Révolution nationale |
Size | 4000 |
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.