occupation of france

The "occupation of France" refers to the period during World War II when France was under the military control and administration of Nazi Germany from 1940 to 1944. During this time, Germany established a puppet government in Vichy, southern France, while the northern and western regions were occupied directly. The occupation involved strict control over political, economic, and social aspects of French life, with the resistance movement and collaborationist forces playing significant roles.

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