During World War II, various groups and individuals across Europe and Asia formed resistance movements to oppose the occupying forces, primarily the Nazi regime in Germany and its allies. These resistance fighters engaged in activities such as sabotage, espionage, and the dissemination of anti-occupation propaganda, often risking their lives to protect their communities and promote freedom. Resistance movements varied in size and organization, with notable examples including the French Resistance, which conducted guerrilla warfare and assisted Allied forces, and the Polish Home Army, which fought against both Nazi and Soviet occupations. These efforts played a crucial role in undermining enemy operations and contributed to the eventual Allied victory.