Signal Discipline

The resistance radio story is also a lesson in communication.

Six habits show up again and again.

Agree Meanings In Advance

Resistance groups received their message meanings by courier before any broadcast.

See How

Keep It Short

The famous messages are a single sentence, repeated.

See Examples

Look Like Nothing

A phrase like John has a long mustache draws no attention.

Try It

Repeat The Message

Messages were read slowly and repeated so the right listener could catch them.

Read More

Know The Trigger

Each message tied to a known action, such as rail sabotage or cutting lines.

See The Timeline

Prepare Before The Call

Radios were hidden and tools readied while groups waited for the second line.

Read June 1944

Learn The Skills

After Action.net lists firearms training for people who want practical skills.

Minuteman University.com collects history and profiles for students of the Second Amendment.

Gun Calendars.com tracks firearms history and events.

The Fundamentals Field Guide covers the wider lessons from Red Dawn.

Sources

Ici Londres, WW2 Escape Lines Memorial Society
The BBC’s Coded Messages to the French Resistance, War History Online

Two Halves Of One Code

John has a long mustache.

The chair is against the wall.

Hear the other half at The Chair Is Against The Wall.com