1941Admiral Darlan Appointed Head of Vichy Government

Admiral Darlan is appointed the head of the Vichy government...
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🏃 Belgian Government Flees

The Belgian government leaves Belgium for Bordeaux in France, as the Belgian army retreats. It later moves to London.
Belgian Government Flees (1940)
BelgiumGovernmentExileFranceLondonWorld War IIPoliticsMilitary

🇫🇷 Reynaud Forms New French Government with Pétain

Paul Reynaud forms new French government, including 84-year-old Marshal Pétain, the French hero of World War I.
Reynaud Forms New French Government with Pétain (1940)
FranceGovernmentPolitical ChangeWorld War IIPétainReynaudCollaboration

🇫🇷 Pétain Becomes Premier of France

Philippe Pétain becomes premier of France upon the resignation of Reynaud's government.
Pétain Becomes Premier of France (1940)
FranceVichy FranceGovernmentPoliticsCollaborationWorld War IIOccupationLeadership ChangeArmistice

🇫🇷 French Government Moves to Vichy

French Government Moves to Vichy (1940)
FranceVichy FranceCollaborationOccupationWorld War IIFrench GovernmentEuropePolitical ShiftAxisResistance

🇫🇷 Admiral Darlan Appointed Head of Vichy Government

Admiral Darlan is appointed the head of the Vichy government in France.
Vichy FranceFranceAdmiral DarlanCollaborationGovernmentPoliticsWorld War II

🔪 Admiral Darlan Assassinated in Algiers

French Admiral Darlan, the former Vichy leader who had switched over to the Allies following the Torch landings, is assassinated in Algiers.
Admiral Darlan Assassinated in Algiers (1942)
FranceAssassinationAlgiersVichy FrancePoliticsAlliesWarNorth Africa