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RM2JAHJAA–PARIS WW2 Nazi occupation Paris France with large banner Swastika flying over Paris with Eiffel Tower behind Paris France June 1940 Paris started mobilizing for war in September 1939, when Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union attacked Poland, but May 10, 1940, the Germans attacked France and quickly defeated the French army. The French government departed Paris on June 10, and the Germans occupied the city on June 14. During the Occupation, the French Government moved to Vichy, and Paris was governed by the Nazi German military and by French officials approved by the Germans.
RMGG2E3A–Vichy governement, Caricature by Chancel 'Montoire' (Hitler and Petain) October 22, 1940 France, Second World War war
RMDYER01–French world war two postcard a British and French boy as allies, pointing to a German boy with disdain. The card was published in Vichy France 1940
RMERHMT8–Marshal Pétain - French general and later head of state of Vichy, France (1940 - 1944) Born Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Joseph
RM2JCYG54–VICHY FRANCE Army (1940-1944). Recruitment. 'Young of France', 'Come to the Hunters'. Always Facing 10th BCP, Neuville-sur-Ain Vichy France 'AFFICHE DE RECRUITMENT DEL'ARMEE DE VICHY FAIRE FACE TOUJOURS'
RM2B01AH8–Japan/Indochina: 'The Result of Japanese-French-Indochinese Collaboration'. Japanese propaganda poster from Japanese-Vichy Indochina, c. 1942. Three happy dancing children, one French, one Vietnamese and one Japanese in this Vichy-Japanese propaganda poster from World War II. French, Japanese and French Indochina flags flutter in the background. In September 1940, during World War II, the newly created regime of Vichy France granted Japan's demands for military access to Tonkin with the invasion of French Indochina (or Vietnam Expedition). This allowed Japan better access to China.
RM2NGX3KB–WW2 Vichy France Marshall Petain Propaganda Poster Wartime propaganda poster depicting the bust of the dictator of the Nazi puppet state in France, Maréchal Philippe Pétain of the so-called Vichy government, in front of the Tricolore, the French national flag. The slogan Revolution Nationale denotes the far-right ideological programme attempted by the collaborationist régime after the defeat and occupation of France by Nazi Germany. 1940
RMMR5FC1–Propaganda poster issued by the Vichy French government comparing the old empire of France with the empire of 1940
RMD1DFRJ–Soldiers of the German Wehrmacht and French collaborators raise a swastika flag on the roof ot the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, in June 1940. Fotoarchiv für Zeitgeschichte
RM2A60250–World war two: Adolf Hitler meets with Philippe Petain leader of Vichy France in October 1940
RM2CWBD15–German Ambassador to Vichy France, Otto Abetz, delivering a press conference, 15 December 1940. The subject was the transfer of the body of the Emperor Napoleon II from Vienna to Paris, a gift from Hitler to the Vichy regime. On the left is Fernand de Brinon, a leading French collaborator during the Nazi occupation who was tried as a war criminal by the French after the liberation and executed in 1947. The photographer is unknown.
RM2B01CAT–Vietnam/France: 'Only the Mad would think of Resistance to the Japanese'. Japanese/Vichy propaganda leaflet, c. 1941. The Japanese Invasion of French Indochina, also known as the Vietnam Expedition, was a move by the Empire of Japan in September 1940, during the Second Sino-Japanese War, to prevent China from importing arms and fuel through French Indochina, via the Sino-Vietnamese Railway from the port of Haiphong through Hanoi to Kunming in Yunnan. Japan occupied northern Indochina, which tightened the blockade of China and made continuation of the Battle of South Guangxi unnecessary.
RMEMTGFR–1940 front page Daily Telegraph British German Guns fire over the Straits of Dover Vichy France discuss relations with
RMT401KD–DEUXIEME GUERRE MONDIALE ET FRANCE OCCUPEE, Insigne Vichy, représentant la Francisque, les étoiles de Maréchal, des lauriers, initiales 'PP' (Philippe Pétain) en 'pépsiglace' transparent, dimensions 43 x 33 mm, Editorial-Use-Only
RMHN2N25–Vichy government National council of the Vichy governement: Petain, left, with Laval July 1940 France, Second World War war
RM2GJCDNW– VICHY FRANCE 1940-1944 Jacques Dorriot, leader of the French People's Party and Lieutenant in the French Legion in Vichy France, at a meeting with party members, during the occupation of the rest of France in the Second World War. Photo: Pressens Bild / Orbis / Kod: 190
RMGG2CN4–Vichy government: the new group with, from left to right, Mr. Milan, Francetti, Laval and Borel July 1940 France, Second World War war
RMKWC3DC–Spanish Fascist dictator Francisco Franco and Adolf Hitler Salute at Hendaye, France. Oct. 23, 1940. Hitler traveled to enlist Italy, Spain and Vichy France to block Mediterranean at Gibraltar to cut Britain's access to North Africa and the Suez Canal. Franco declined and Germany re-directed it's aggression at Russia in 1941. World War 2. (BSLOC 2015 13 56)
RMHWPDHG–Philippe Petain (1856-1951). French general who reached the distinction of Marshal of France. Chief of State of Vichy France from 1940 to 1944. Portrait. 'La Ilustracion Francesa', 1917.
RMERHMT4–Marshal Pétain in uniform - French general and later head of state of Vichy, France (1940 - 1944) Born Henri Philippe Benoni
RM2F3M7XD–World War II period from German propaganda news. France. 1943 Commander Curnier, already holder of the Croix de Guerre with palm. Head of the French m
RM2J6K615–ALLOCUTION RADIODIFFUSEE WW2 France Marshall Petain Radio Broadcast to France 'affiche allocution radiodiffusee' Poster Propaganda broadcast subsequent printed transcript of speech 30 th October 1940
RM2E53A7F–Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Petain (1856 – 1951), generally known as Philippe Pétain, Marshal Petain (Maréchal Pétain) and sometimes, The Old Marshal (
RM2JTYWDY–MARSHAL PETAIN VICHY FRANCE - JULY 22 1944: Marshal Petain, French Head Of Vichy France, Shakes Hands With Mr Xavier Vallat During The Changing Of The Guard. July 22 1944 France Xavier Vallat and Philippe Pétain 1944 From 1940 to 1944, during World War II, he served as head of the Nazi collaborationist regime of Vichy France.
RM2F3M7X1–World War II period from German propaganda news. France. 1943 Captain Demessine of the L. V. F. Ayant (Légion des Volontaires Française de Tunisie / L
RM2J6K645–PETAIN WW2 Vichy France Propaganda Poster Wartime propaganda poster depicting the bust of the dictator of the Nazi puppet state in France, Maréchal Philippe Pétain of the so-called Vichy government, in front of the Tricolore, the French national flag. The slogan Revolution Nationale denotes the far-right ideological programme attempted by the collaborationist régime after the defeat and occupation of France by Nazi Germany. Date 1940
RM2JMCYBG–Collaborationist Marshal Pétain shaking hands with Hitler at Montoire on October 24, 1940.
RM2JHY2AE–Marshal Pétain 1926 by artist Marcel Baschet (French: Maréchal Pétain) and sometimes The Old Marshal (French: le vieux Maréchal), was a French general officer who attained the position of Marshal of France at the end of World War I, during which he became known as The Lion of Verdun (French: le lion de Verdun). He then served as Chief of State of Vichy France from 1940 to 1944. Pétain, who was 84 years old in 1940, ranks as France's oldest head of state.
RM2JTYWHG–PETAIN Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Pétain (24 April 1856 – 23 July 1951), commonly known as Philippe Pétain or Marshal Pétain 1900s Portrait Maréchal Pétain a French general who attained the position of Marshal of France at the end of World War I, during which he became known as The Lion of Verdun From 1940 to 1944, during World War II, he served as head of the Nazi collaborationist regime of Vichy France. Pétain,, HENRI P. MARSHALL Portrait Military Uniform Date 1905 France
RMEMTGFT–1940 page 4 The Times British German Guns fire over the Straits of Dover Vichy France discuss relations with Germany
RM2F76FBD–Hitler Petain World War II 1939-45 October 24, 1940 Adolf Hitler welcomes the French head of state Marshal Henry Philippe Petain in Montoire-sur-le-Loir. In the middle, Chief Interpreter, Envoy Dr. Paul Schmidt. On the right, Reich Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop.
RMT401KR–DEUXIEME GUERRE MONDIALE ET FRANCE OCCUPEE, Insigne Vichy, représentant une carte de France, un bâton de Maréchal brochant sur les couleurs tricolores francaises, fabr. 'Augis Lyon', aluminium, dimensions 26 x 18 mm, Editorial-Use-Only
RM2K2JYMC–Pierre Etienne Flandin (1889-1958) French conservative politician and leader of the Democratic Republican Alliance (ARD), Prime Minister 1934-1935, 1940-1941. Foreign Minister in Vichy government December 1940-January 1941.
RMF2B0JE–Marshall Petain, head of France's Vichy Government, at Armistice Day services, Claremont Cathedral. Nov. 11, 1940. (CSU 2015 9 1078)
RM2K2JYM6–Pierre Laval (1883-1945) French politician, Prime Minister 1931-1932, 1935-1936, 1940, 1942-1944. As head of Vichy regime signed orders for deportation of Jews to Nazi death camps. After Liberation executed for high treason.
RME1CWK3–Cartoon of French leader Pierre Laval riding a swastika labeled 'Vichy Gov't.' After the surrendered of France in June 1940,
RMERHMT6–Marshal Pétain - French general and later head of state of Vichy, France (1940 - 1944) Born Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Joseph
RM2B01CD1–Vietnam: Japanese troops entering Saigon, French Indochina, 1941. In September 1940, during World War II, the newly created regime of Vichy France granted Japan's demands for military access to Tonkin with the invasion of French Indochina (or Vietnam Expedition). This allowed Japan better access to China in the Second Sino-Japanese War against the forces of Chiang Kai-shek, but it was also part of Japan's strategy for dominion over the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.
RMERFT3F–Marshal Pétain in uniform - French general and later head of state of Vichy, France (1940 - 1944) Born Henri Philippe Benoni
RF2PXBM37–French general Petain. Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Pétain (1856–1951), commonly known as Philippe Pétain or Marshal Pétain was a French general who attained the position of Marshal of France at the end of World War I, during which he became known as 'the Lion of Verdun' (French: le lion de Verdun). From 1940 to 1944, during World War II, he served as head of the collaborationist regime of Vichy France. Pétain, who was 84 years old when he became Prime Minister, remains the oldest person to become the head of state of France.
RF2PXBM0D–French general Petain. Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Pétain (1856–1951), commonly known as Philippe Pétain or Marshal Pétain was a French general who attained the position of Marshal of France at the end of World War I, during which he became known as 'the Lion of Verdun' (French: le lion de Verdun). From 1940 to 1944, during World War II, he served as head of the collaborationist regime of Vichy France. Pétain, who was 84 years old when he became Prime Minister, remains the oldest person to become the head of state of France.
![Border post on the demarcation line between northern and southern France. [automated translation] Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2GY4TXN/border-post-on-the-demarcation-line-between-northern-and-southern-france-automated-translation-2GY4TXN.jpg "Border post on the demarcation line between northern and southern France. [automated translation] Stock Photo")
RM2GY4TXN–Border post on the demarcation line between northern and southern France. [automated translation]
RF2PXC9CJ–Wolrd War I. General Petain in his lounge wagon. 1916 Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Pétain (1856–1951), commonly known as Philippe Pétain or Marshal Pétain was a French general who attained the position of Marshal of France at the end of World War I, during which he became known as 'the Lion of Verdun' (French: le lion de Verdun). From 1940 to 1944, during World War II, he served as head of the collaborationist regime of Vichy France. Pétain, who was 84 years old when he became Prime Minister, remains the oldest person to become the head of state of France.
RMMG86EG–Maréchal Pétain in 1926 by Marcel Baschet Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Joseph Pétain (1856 – 1951), Philippe Pétain, Marshal Pétain, French general officer who attained the position of Marshal of France at the end of World War I, during which he became known as The Lion of Verdun, and in World War II served as the Chief of State of Vichy France from 1940 to 1944
RM2CC49Y5–Henri Philippe Benoni Omer Petain (1856 – 1951), generally known as Philippe Pétain, Marshal Petain (Maréchal Pétain) and sometimes, The Old Marshal (
RMEMTKF2–1940 front page Sunday Times Vichy France discusses future of the French Fleet RAF bomb German bases in occupied Europe
RMP7P1XD–Philippe Petain (1856-1951). French general who reached the distinction of Marshal of France. Chief of State of Vichy France from 1940 to 1944. Portrait. 'La Ilustracion Francesa', 1917.
RMT401KW–DEUXIEME GUERRE MONDIALE ET FRANCE OCCUPEE, Insigne Vichy, représentant une carte de France, un bâton de Maréchal brochant sur les couleurs tricolores francaises, fabr. 'Augis Lyon', aluminium, dimensions 26 x 18 mm, Editorial-Use-Only
RMCYRGDK–Finial of the national flag of the 'Légion Fran‡aise des Combattants',Vichy France.Gilt copper,enamelled and lacquered.Francisca in blue,white and red with twenty marshal stars(one with remains of solder).Two pierced holes for attachment and one banner hook(repaired).Diameter 3 cm,height 33 cm,weight 650 g.One of the blades repaired,small loss.The battle axe was the symbol of the Vichy government.On 29 August 1940 the 'Légion Fran‡aise des Combattants' was founded by Xavier Vallat under the patronage of Marshal Pétain as a political organisation ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
RM2K2K2JG–Propaganda poster for the Vichy government and Pétain designed by Philippe Noyer 120 x 80 cm 1940 France - World War II Private collection
RMKWC55A–Spanish Fascist dictator Francisco Franco and Adolf Hitler Salute at Hendaye, France. Oct. 23, 1940. Hitler traveled to enlist Italy, Spain and Vichy France to block Mediterranean at Gibraltar to cut Britain's access to North Africa and the Suez Canal. Franco declined and Germany re-directed it's aggression at Russia in 1941. World War 2. (BSLOC 2015 13 56)
RM2K2JXC2–Henri Philippe Omer Petain (1856-1951) French soldier and statesman c1916. Commander-in-Chief 1917: Marshal of France 1918: Minister of War 1934: Head of French Vichy government from 1940
!['World War II: Reference to the ''Stretching of Arms of France'' in June 1940 on a tree. [automated translation]' Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2GY4TN1/world-war-ii-reference-to-the-stretching-of-arms-of-france-in-june-1940-on-a-tree-automated-translation-2GY4TN1.jpg "'World War II: Reference to the ''Stretching of Arms of France'' in June 1940 on a tree. [automated translation]' Stock Photo")
RM2GY4TN1–'World War II: Reference to the ''Stretching of Arms of France'' in June 1940 on a tree. [automated translation]'
RMRB65GN–Alphonse Joseph Georges (1875 - 1951)French army officer. He was commander in chief of the North East Front in 1939 and 1940. Opposing the plan by supreme commander Maurice Gamelin to move the best allied forces into the Low Countries, he was overruled by his superior. On the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Georges became commander of all French field armies. On 19 May 1940 Gamelin and Georges were sacked and General Weygand returned as head of the French Army. Georges refused to play any significant role in the new Vichy France government.
![Armistice negotiations between France and Germany in June 1940 in the historic railway carriage on the circular square in the forest of Compiègne. [automated translation] Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2GY4TJJ/armistice-negotiations-between-france-and-germany-in-june-1940-in-the-historic-railway-carriage-on-the-circular-square-in-the-forest-of-compigne-automated-translation-2GY4TJJ.jpg "Armistice negotiations between France and Germany in June 1940 in the historic railway carriage on the circular square in the forest of Compiègne. [automated translation] Stock Photo")
RM2GY4TJJ–Armistice negotiations between France and Germany in June 1940 in the historic railway carriage on the circular square in the forest of Compiègne. [automated translation]
RME2A34B–France, Ardennes, Carignan, Soberka family's personal archives, main cover of the newspaper Le Matin of the August 14th 1940
RMC470G7–Second World War: Western Front. Demarcation line between North- and South France, 1940 - 1942
RM2CNNXTJ–It's the English who did this to us. (Vichy France Propaganda Poster), 1940. Private Collection.
RM2A3WW91–FACADE OF THE HOTEL DU PARC, SEAT OF THE VICHY GOVERNMENT FROM JULY 1940 TO AUGUST 1944, OFFICE OF MARECHAL PETAIN AND HIS PRIME MINISTER PIERRE LAVAL DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR, COLLABORATION, VICHY, ALLIER, AUVERGNE-RHONE-ALPES REGION, FRANCE
RMC470GX–Second World War: Western Front. Demarcation line between North- and South France, 1940 - 1942
RM2W9H3P5–A drawing by Charles Cundell of the scuttling of the French fleet during the Second World War at Toulon on 27 November 1942 to prevent Nazi German forces from seizing it. After the Allied invasion of North Africa, the Germans invaded the territory administered by Vichy under the Armistice of 1940. Admiral Gabriel Auphan, guessed the Germans intended to seize the large fleet at Toulon and ordered it scuttled.
RMCYRGE5–Finial of the national flag of the 'Légion Fran‡aise des Combattants',Vichy France.Gilt copper,enamelled and lacquered.Francisca in blue,white and red with twenty marshal stars(one with remains of solder).Two pierced holes for attachment and one banner hook(repaired).Diameter 3 cm,height 33 cm,weight 650 g.One of the blades repaired,small loss.The battle axe was the symbol of the Vichy government.On 29 August 1940 the 'Légion Fran‡aise des Combattants' was founded by Xavier Vallat under the patronage of Marshal Pétain as a political organisation ,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available
RM2JWMHNH–Hotel 'Le Parc', Headquarter of the French State from 1940 to 1944, Vichy, Allier, AURA Region, Central France
RMT401MF–DEUXIEME GUERRE MONDIALE ET FRANCE OCCUPEE, Légion Francaise des Combattants, diplôme de Légionnaire, serment du Légionnaire. Document vierge avec son insigne de la maison 'J. Decat Abrest Vichy' et sa croix du Combattant de Vichy, marquée au dos 1939-1940 (petite déchirure), Editorial-Use-Only
RM2J51E0W–Commemorative plaque devoted to Russian noblewoman Maria Skobtsova (1891-1945) also known as Mother Maria in the Memorial chapel devoted to Russian white emigrants who attended the French Resistance during the Second World War at the Russian Cemetery in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (Cimetière russe de Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois) near Paris, France. Russian soldiers of the French Army Georges Bruno (1907-1940) and Cornely Bezwerkhy (1912-1940) who died during the Battle of France during World War II are also listed on the plaque.
RMT401J0–DEUXIEME GUERRE MONDIALE ET FRANCE OCCUPEE, Médaille Coloniale de l'Etat Francais, diplôme du Secrétariat d'Etat à la Marine, cabinet du Ministre, 'Le Ministre Secrétaire d'Etat à la Marine, certifie que : Raboulot Jean, Matelot Canonnier 3348T39, a obtenu la médaille coloniale instituée par la loi du 26 Juillet 1893, avec agrafe 'A.O.F' (Décret du 21 Novembre 1940). A Vichy le 28 octobre 1941, Pour le Secrétaire d'Etat à la Marine et par son ordre, Le Contre-amiral Bouxin, Directeur du Personnel Militaire de la Flotte'. Avec sa médaille colonial, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
RM2K2K2XB–Pierre Laval, French statesman, Vice-President of the Council of the Vichy regime during the Second World War. 1940
RMDCD9B5–The image from the Nazi Proganda! shows the city of Compiègne in France, which was destroyed during the invasion of the German troops, 20 August 1940. In the background, the city hall is pictured. Fotoarchiv für Zeitgeschichte
RMHN2N23–Caricature by Sennep Vichy governement: 'The Montoire's policy' with Hitler and Petain October 24, 1940 France, Second World War war
RF2DEWBRR–Marshal Petain starts colaborating with Nazy Germany. Petain made his first broadcast to the French people at 12:30 on June 16, 1940.
RM2K2JXA9–Henri Philippe Omer Petain (11856-1951) French soldier and statesman: superseded Nivelle as Commander-in-Chief, May 1917, Head of Vichy government after 1940. Chromolithograph card 1917
RMMFNPTC–Admiral Darlan' , print , 1940. Jean Francois Darlan (1881-1942), in Second World War was Navy Minister in the Vichy French government. Killed in Algeria as a collaberator by a pro-Free French assassin.
RMC470GW–Second World War: Western Front. Demarcation line between North- and South France, 1940 - 1942
RM2K2JYRG–Camille Chautemps (1885-1963) French Radical politician, Prime Minister 1930, 1933-1934, 1937-1938. Minister in Petain's Vichy government until sent on a mission to the United States in 1940, where he lived for the rest of his life.
RM2CWBD6W–French Maquis encampment, France, 1940-1944. The Maquis were Resistance fighters who waged a guerrilla campaign against the Germans and their Vichy allies in rural France during the occupation in World War II. They hampered the German mobilisation to counter the D-Day landings. The photographer is unknown.
RMEMRD4C–1940 front page Daily Express France divided between occupied unoccupied pictures of sinking of the Lancastria
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