After the outbreak of World War II, the PCF was banned in France. In 1941, the PCF joined with the Gaullists to form a National Front for French independence. The PCF lead various worker strikes against the German occupation. | After the outbreak of World War II, the PCF was banned in France. In 1941, the PCF joined with the Gaullists to form a National Front for French independence. The PCF lead various worker strikes against the German occupation. |