1942 ⟶ Germany Invades Vichy France
In violation of a 1940 armistice, Germany invades Vichy Fran...
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1942
🇫🇷 France Declares War on Germany
At 12:00 p.m. the French Government delivers a similar final ultimatum to Germany which at 5:00 p.m. also expires unanswered, thus bringing France in the war.⟶
FranceWar DeclarationGermanyWestern FrontAllied PowersWorld War IIUltimatum
🏳️ France Officially Surrenders to Germany
France officially surrenders to Germany at 01:35.⟶
surrenderFranceGermanyoccupationVichy Franceend of battle
🤝 Germany Restores Laval to Power in Vichy France
Germany forcibly restores Pierre Laval to office in Vichy.⟶
Vichy FranceCollaborationGerman OccupationPierre LavalFrancePuppet GovernmentWorld War IIPolitical Intrigue
🇫🇷 Admiral Darlan Appointed Head of Vichy Government
Admiral Darlan is appointed the head of the Vichy government in France.⟶
Vichy FranceFranceAdmiral DarlanCollaborationGovernmentPoliticsWorld War II
🇫🇷 Vichy France Surrenders in Syria
The Vichy French surrender in Syria.⟶
Middle EastSyriaVichy FranceAllied VictoryColonialismWorld War IISurrenderFree France
🇩🇪 Germany Invades Vichy France
In violation of a 1940 armistice, Germany invades Vichy France; they are responding to the fact that French Admiral François Darlan has signed an armistice with the Allies in North Africa.⟶
FranceVichy FranceGerman OccupationArmistice ViolationOperation TorchWorld War II