RENDEZ-VOUS 127.The Diary of Madame Brusselmans,MBE. September 1940- September 1944.
London, Ernst Benn Limited, 1954. First edition. pp 172 + plates. Red cloth hardcover in original pictorial dust wrapper which is chipped at edges and slightly torn, now protected else a very good copy. Item #195234
"Rendez-vous 127" by Anne Brusselmans is a memoir detailing her experiences as a member of the Belgian Resistance during World War II. Anne Brusselmans was deeply involved in aiding Allied airmen who were shot down over occupied Europe. Her book provides a vivid and personal account of the perilous work carried out by the Resistance and the significant role she played in the escape network known as the Comet Line.
The memoir captures the courage, resourcefulness, and determination of those involved in the underground resistance movements. Brusselmans recounts how she and her fellow resistance members risked their lives to provide shelter, false identities, and safe passage to downed pilots and other fugitives seeking to evade capture by the Germans. "Rendez-vous 127" not only highlights the logistical and operational aspects of these escape routes but also delves into the emotional and moral challenges faced by those who defied the Nazi regime.
Through her narrative, Brusselmans sheds light on the broader resistance efforts in Belgium and the critical support provided to the Allied war effort. Her firsthand testimony offers readers an intimate and inspiring look at the bravery and sacrifice of the resistance fighters who worked tirelessly to restore freedom and justice during one of history's darkest periods.
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