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Resistance is a 2007 alternate history novel by Welsh author Owen Sheers. The story is set in 1944 within an isolated valley in Wales, operating under the premise that the D-Day landings failed and Nazi Germany has successfully invaded the United Kingdom. It follows the women of the valley as they wake up to find their husbands have vanished overnight to join the resistance, leaving them to navigate the arrival of occupying German soldiers. The novel explores themes of survival, occupation, and the resilience of rural communities.

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What is the premise of Owen Sheers' Resistance?

Resistance is a 2007 alternate-history novel set in Wales in 1944 after the D-Day landings have failed. Nazi Germany has invaded Britain, leaving an isolated Welsh valley under occupation.

Who are the main characters in Resistance?

The story follows women in an isolated Welsh valley after their husbands disappear or leave to join the resistance. German soldiers arriving in the valley create the central tension between occupation, survival and local resistance.

What real historical event does Resistance alter?

The novel changes the outcome of the Allied D-Day operation, also known as Operation Overlord. Instead of liberating Europe, the failed landings are followed by a successful German counterattack on Britain.

Was Resistance adapted into a film?

Yes, Resistance was adapted into a film released in 2011. The film retains the novel's alternate 1944 setting in which German forces occupy a remote Welsh valley.

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