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France in WW2

The French participation in World War 2, in both the European and Pacific theaters of the war. Questions regarding the Vichy government are also welcome here.

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Where is Chantilly France?

Chantilly France is just north of Paris France. It's near the northern most section of France.

When did the Nazis occupy France?

From 1940 till 1945. Some small islands off the coast of south Normany were not freed, but had to wait for Germany to surrender in 1945.

What is the value of a 1897 Glisenti Brescia?

The value of a 1897 Glisenti Brescia can vary significantly based on its condition, historical significance, and market demand. Generally, prices for antique firearms like this can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Collectors often assess factors such as originality, rarity, and provenance when determining value. For the most accurate appraisal, consulting a firearms expert or appraiser is recommended.

How do you say teenager in French?

Teenager in French is un adolescent/une adolescente

What three french newspapers?

The most important daily newspapers in France are :

Ouest-France

Le Monde.

Le Figaro.

Libération.

The free newspapers are also very successful in Paris - Metro, 20 minutes or Direct Soir

What are the top reasons France entered World War 2?

France "entered" WWII because France and Britain had an alliance with Poland that said if Poland should be attacked then both Britain and France would declare war on the aggressor, which just happened to be Germany.

Why France actually bothered declaring war is an interesting question because the German army swept through to Paris in about 40 minutes, and once they were there told the French either to surrender or their beautiful Paris would be reduced to a crater. So they surrendered immediately, and installed a puppet government known as Vichy under Marshall Petain that did what the Germans told it to do, which included rounding up French Jews for deportation to the death camps. Petain was at one time sentenced to death for treason, but his death sentence was commuted by de Gaulle after the war.

Many patriotic Frenchmen (and an enormous number of women) ran an efficient underground movement returning downed allied pilots back to England, and running sabotage cells against German installations. Many of them were subjected to months of the most hideous of Gestapo tortures, and many of them to death, without revealing crucial information. We owe them a great debt of gratitude for their bravery. If we were to ever find out their names, the French book of war heroes would undoubtedly be thicker than it is.

There is more about Vichy here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vichy_France Phil

What does nuit d'amour vous bien mean?

" nuit d'amour vous bien" means exactly " love night you good ".

What is a major reason for the development of a common culture?

The Influence of Communication contributes greatly to a common culture.

What is a French Maitre?

Maitre means host. You might have heard of a maitre d', the full form of which is maitre d'hotel or something like that. It literally means host of the hotel