| a real French Zouave 'habite' |
then came a WWII section, where the cross of Lorraine featured
| this part of the exhibit had actual leaflets that were air dropped over France during the war to help keep up morale and inform resistance cells |
| from America, there were French ex-pats that took up arms and returned as volunteers as part of the landing forces |
| medals to recognize the French Forces of the Interior FFI |
| Minerva (or Athena) was a source of inspiration and quiet identification of FFI supporters in the French homes |
Then came the top floor, dedicated to Vauban.

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