Joseph Darnand

Joseph Darnand (1897-1945) was a leader of the French political far right before and during World War II. His political and military career is checkered. He was a one-time member of Action Francaise, a follower of Jacques Doriot, and the leader of his own Fascist group. After France fell to Germany, Darnand was supportive the Vichy government for a time, but his anti-German sentiments led him to attempt an alliance with the French Resistance on three separate occasions. Upon his third failed attempt, Darnand cast his lot with the Nazis and became an officer in the SS. Darnand was captured in the last days of the war, tried, and executed by firing squad in October, 1945.

Joseph Darnand in Worldwar
After the Race-German War of 1965 and the liberation of France, Joseph Darnand ascended to the office of "Minister of Purification" in the French Fourth Republic. In this capacity, Darnand oversaw the investigation and arrest of people who had collaborated with the Germans during the twenty-five year occupation. One such accused person was Monique Dutourd, who'd had non-consentual sexual liason with SS officer Dieter Kuhn. However, Race researcher Felless spoke directly Darnard and convinced him that, because Dutourd was not a willing partner, that the Race wanted her release. Darnand grudgingly agreed.