5:00 pm Reception  |  6:00 pm Presentation  |  7:00 pm Book Signing

The challenges facing General Dwight Eisenhower before the invasion of Normandy were not merely military, but also political. He knew that to liberate France—and to hold it—the Allies needed local help, which necessitated coordinating with the highly independent French resistance groups known collectively as the maquis.

Into an atmosphere of tension and confusion jumped teams consisting of three officers each—one from the British Special Operations Bureau, one from the US Office of Strategic Services, and one from the Free French Bureau Central de Renseignement—as well as a radioman from any one of the three nations. Known as the Jedburghs, their primary purpose was to serve as liaisons to the maquis, working to arm, train, and equip them. They were to incite guerilla warfare.

Benjamin Jones' Eisenhower's Guerrillas: The Jedburghs, the Maquis, and the Liberation of France is the first book to show in detail how the Jedburghs—whose heroism and exploits have been widely celebrated—and the maquis worked together. Join us as Dr. Jones discusses his landmark work with us.

This program is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Ensure your spot by RSVPing online or over the phone at 504-528-1944 x 412.

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