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During the harrowing years of World War II, resistance movements emerged across Nazi-occupied Europe, their members often operating under the most perilous conditions imaginable. Among these groups were individuals and units colloquially referred to as 'the basterds' - a moniker that underscored their audacious…

• What does the term 'the basterds' symbolize in the context of World War II?
• Which fictional work was inspired by the spirit of these resistance groups?