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What does Occupied France mean?

Updated: 12/23/2022
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In 1940, France was invaded by German troops.

The country was divided in two parts -

The North occupied and ruled by Germany.

The South called Etat Français - which was governed by the Petain's collaboration regim.

But in November 1942, Germans will annex the south part.

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