Ponzán group
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The Ponzán group was an organization of guides and couriers, made up mainly of Spanish anarchists, which operated in Southern France and in Spain during World War II. It took its name from Francisco Ponzán Vidal, who was mainly responsible for the group. Its center of operations was located in Toulouse. For a source of income, the Ponzán Group worked for the Pat O'Leary escape network guiding Allied airmen who had been shot down over German-occupied Europe to Spain and safety from capture.
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Ponzán Group | |
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Grupo Ponzán | |
Leader | Francisco Ponzán Vidal |
Country | Spain |
Ideology | Anarchism |
Political position | Far-left |
Part of | Spanish Resistance |
Allies | United Nations: |
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