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When the Germans occupied France they installed their own puppet government under Marshall Petain. The Free French and much of it's navy left France and set up camp in the French colonies of North Africa. When the allies invaded North Africa
they were fired on by Free French ships and quickly sunk, but not before causing
significant casualties on both sides. The land forces of the FF were command by Gen Chas. DeGualle who later joined forces with the allies.
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Which French government approved of the Japanese invasion of Indochina?
The French government you are referring to is the VICHY FRENCH GOVERNMENT which was ruled over by Marshall Petain as a puppet leader for the Nazi Authorities.
What was the name of the French government during World War 2?
When the war started they had a free republic. After they were defeated by Germany and signed an armistice (not a surrender) the parliament gave all power to the president, Martial Petan, who established a fascist dictatorship modeled on Nazi Germany. Michael Montagne
How did togo gain their independence?
On October 13 (1958 I think) The French government announced that full independence would be granted. On April 27, in a smooth transition, the constituituional ties with French were severed and Togo was a free country
Was France the first nation to build its economy based on capitalism?
No, it was one of the last among Western nations. Great Britain was the first. Even today, the French Government and French industry have close ties and even despite EU rules on the subject of free markets and competition, the French Government will immediately involve itself in the affairs of French industry if it feels French interests are at stake.
Why when sentenced to death did Charles de gaulle not die?
He was sentenced in absentia, that is he was not at the proceedings, by the Vichy government who had capitulated to the Germans. He fled France in 1940 and spent his time organising the Free French Army
Where was the free french government in world war 2?
Charles de Gaulle was the leader of the Free French government in WWII. Like many of the other western European countries with "governments-in-exile", the members of the Free French government lived in England for the duration.
Who established a free french government?
Charles Gaulle.
What does Free French mean?
The Free French Forces (Forces Françaises Libres in French) were French fighters in World War II, who decided to continue fighting against Axis forces after the surrender of France and German occupation, following the call of General De Gaulle, and the de jure government ('Free French Government') of France in exile as of June 18, 1940.
Who formed the free french government from his exile in Britain?
Charles de Gaulle.
Was there a free french government presence in America in World War 2?
No. The Free France movement worked out of London.
Why did the Germans let France run Vichy France and Free France?
The Germans didn't let the "free French" government run anything. It was known as the Free French government IN EXILE because they had to get out of France and all German-controlled areas. The only government the NAZIs recognized in France was the one that was allied with Germany, the Vichy gov't.
Who was the head of the free french government in exile during World War 2?
Charles de Gaulle
What is pure form of capitalism where market forces operate without government called?
Laissez faire government is government that stays out of the free market. Laissez faire is French for "let alone".
What is French is government?
The French word for "government" is "gouvernement."
French general who formed an underground movement known as the Free French?
The French general who formed an underground movement known as Free France was Charles de Gaulle. Specifically, he formed a government-in-exile in England, and from there also coordinated resistance movements within France.
The center of the french government?
the seat of the French government is in Paris
How was the French government after the French revolution?
Headless.
