Alibi Network

Despite its scale and effectiveness, Alibi suffered relatively few casualties, with fifteen deaths recorded over its four-year existence (and twenty killed or missing in the Maurice sub-network).

During the Battle of France in June 1940, Charaudeau, intending to flee to England via Spain, was persuaded by the head of British intelligence to remain and engage in espionage.

He returned clandestinely to France in August 1940 to organize a large intelligence network, aided by a diplomat from the United States Embassy in Vichy, who provided support for transporting documents, funds, and equipment.

[3] The executed members included: Two others received five-year sentences and were deported: The Phill sub-network organized the first bombing of the Renault factories in March 1942[4] and provided MI6 with intelligence on the development of the Messerschmitt Me 262.

Among Alibi's sub-networks was the Klan Network led by Colonel François de La Rocque gathered intelligence from numerous members of the French Social Party.