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This was a painful period in French History. A very small percentage of Free French had made an escape from Dunkirk. The French Military was fractured, as was the country as a whole. French Oversea's possessions and France itself lacked guidance and were polarized between active resistance to German Occupation and outright collaberation with the Occupiers. Some simply wanted to survive. Three different groups evolved, The Vichy with a lets pretend we maintain some control, Government, the Free French who profeessed a genuine urge to reclaim France. And the solidly occupied who were split into three factions: Oppose at any cost, get along and survive and those who chose to collaborate and profit.
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What were the condition of Treaty of Versailles?
There were lots of them, but the 10 most important were as follows: 1. The German Army was limited to only 100,000 men of all ranks. 2. No large artillery pieces, tanks or aircraft were allowed for the German military. 3. Limits on German Army Reserves. This meant that only a limited number of men in Germany could have military training. 4. No General Staff (where planning for war is usually done) was allowed to Germany. 5. The German Navy was limited to six cruisers, two old battleships and a few smaller ships 6. Submarines were completely forbidden. 7. The Allies would occupy the German Rhineland for 15 years. Germany was to pay for the cost of the occupation 8. The Alsace-Lorraine region was returned to France (Germany had taken it from France 45 years ago) 9. Eastern parts of Germany that were inhabited by Polish people were given to the newly created country of Poland. 10. All German colonies were divided up and given to France, England and Japan.
What nationality were the people of Alsace?
Prior to 1639, Alsace was part of the Holy Roman Empire (or Germany). Thereafter until 1871, it was part of France, and in 1871 Prussia/Germany reincorporated it into the German Empire. After 1919, it was again part of France, and for a brief time during World War 2 (1940 to 1945 in this case) it was a part of Germany again. Up until 1945, the majority spoke German or the German-dialect Alsatian. Today, it is nearly 50/50 German to French. Their nationality, though, is French.
What person is famous in Picardie France?
who are some famous people from Picardie, France? who are some famous people from Picardie, France?
Are there any famous people from France?
Yes, there are many famous people from France. A few of the famous people are Tony Parker, Emma Watson, and Kathie Lee Gifford.
How many German people died in ww1?
About 6 million
How are the terms D-Day and the liberation of France related?
D Day was the invasion of Normandy which put allied forces back into Europe whereby the allies defeated German forces and ended WW2. During the initial assault on Normandy, France the French people were liberated from German occupation...
Did the united States fight at France in World War 2?
Hitler had invaded France, so we fought over the control of France from Hitler. DDAY was a landing on a French beach. When the allies came into an area the French people were liberated from the German occupation.
How did Hitler gain control over France and how did some French people continue to resist German rule?
Hitler gained control over France during World War II through a combination of military invasion and political manipulation. In May 1940, German forces successfully invaded France and forced the French government to surrender. However, not all French people accepted German rule. Some formed resistance movements, like the French Resistance, which engaged in various acts of sabotage, espionage, and guerrilla warfare to undermine Nazi occupation and support the Allied forces.
Was there an internal French resistance to Hitler's occupation of France?
Yes... French people tried to fight back but lost...
What made France so powerful in World War 2?
[1] France was considered among the Allied powers, even though the country was under German occupation, 1940-1944. [2] The people of France largely considered their country so. This was shown by the widespread popular and Resistance support to General DeGaulle's consistent public opposition to Marechal Petain's surrender to Germany.
Is Germany a francophone country?
No. People in France speak French. Some of the people near the French-German border learn German in school though.
Why does mrs. johansen respond to the German soldiers so clever in the book number the stars?
Mrs. Johansen responds cleverly to the German soldiers in the book "Number the Stars" to protect her family and keep the Jewish people hidden. By pretending to be dumb and simple-minded, she is able to deflect suspicion and avoid drawing attention to herself and her actions. Her cleverness helps in maintaining the safety of her family and contributes to the overall resistance against the German occupation.
Is German spoken in Paris?
No, as Paris is in France, they speak french. In Alsace they know how to talk German, as many of the people who live there work in Germany.
Where French people speak German?
French people speak German in the region of Alsace, located in eastern France near the German border. This region has a unique cultural heritage due to its history of alternating between French and German rule. The local Alsatian dialect incorporates elements of both French and German.
What people fought German occupation by using terrorists methods against German troops?
A resistance fighter is someone who fights for freedom against an invader in an occupied country often secretly or illegally.
What does vc French mean?
The part of France that was temporarily unoccupied. Vichy France - When France surrendered, it agreed to occupation by the Germans. The Germans allowed part of France to be under their control but still governed by the Frence people. Their seat of government was located at Vichy France, thus the name.
What restrictions were placed on the people of Denmark during the German occupation in World War 2?
Jew's had to wear the Star of David everywhere they went.
