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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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What is the french equivalent to the name may?
May is Mai.
For future reference, you can use wordreference.com to figure out what is what in translations. Never use a sentence translator like freetranslation.com.
What villages were destroyed in World War 2 France?
A list of the French villages destroyed in World War 2 was located. See the link below.
How long does it take to travel from Orly airport to Charles de gaulle via taxi?
the Orly airport is 15 km south of Paris, the CDG airport 25 km north. The commute by car is at least one hour, supposing you get good traffic conditions (which is optimistic). If you are planning to switch planes, a two-hour driving time between the two airports is a safer bet. Or better still, check the route on the RATP website to use the local rail network (automatic metro to Antony, then RER throuh Paris to CDG 1 or CDG 2)
Did Charles de gaulle work for allied or axis power?
The ALLIES. He led the Free French (fighting to free their occupied country from the Germans), and ruled France after WWII ended.
What was school life like in France during World War 2?
School Anywhere in the world would of been scary, the fear that an air raid could happen that night and you had to carry gas masks everywhere, that would of been annoying... :(
The Verona Project.
Forest of Compiegne railway carriage?
The car was transported to Germany after the French surrendered where it was later destroyed by allied bombing.
What was the shellac from 78 records used for during World War 2?
the shellac was used as paint for windows during a blackout so light could not be seen thru.
mer, paire, bière, cerf, air, cher, fier, préfère, gère, père, nerf...
Why was it hard to resist and oppose Hitler after 1933?
Yes, this must have been very hard. In Germany, the first people sent into the death camps were opposants, homosexuals. Germany was also in advance in matters of warfare. With an audacious headquarters, he succeeded in invading Europe (except UK).
What was the first European capital liberated following the successful d-day?
Paris was liberated first, on 25 August 1944, just over 2 months after D-Day.
When did V-E Day occur and what was the importance of V-E Day?
V-E Day ended the Nazi terror in Europe as well as the Second world War. It was on 8th May 1945.
How old was general Eisenhower on d-day?
Dwight D Eisenhower was born on October 14th 1890 and D-Day took place on 6th June 1944. On D-Day, General Eisenhower would of been 53 Years old.
Why did Italy invade France in World War 2?
When Germany had a pact with Italy, France was their enemy; with the aide of the Germans France was taken over. Things were later resolved after the pact was broken leaving Germany to later stand alone.
What countries led the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6 1944?
D-Day took place on the beaches in Normandy, occupied France.
A long stick of bread which is often known to be found in france
How many citizens died during world war 2 in Sweden?
During World War 2 only 600 Swedish Civilians were killed during World War 2.
Combien d'heure travaille un ingénieur chimiste par jours?
How many hours per day does a chemical engineer work?
What was Britain and Frances initial response to Hitler's goals?
They originally practiced the policy of appeasement. This means they gave in to his demands (as in Africa and in the annexation of Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia) to avoid another devastating world war. But they abandoned this policy when Germany invaded Poland.
What is some affects from World War 2?
Some of the affects from World War 2 were 6 million dead Jews who would not be around to bear more kids or any kids. Hundreds of thousands of Europeans were left homeless, jobless, displaced, orphaned, starved and without a country or government.
There were positive affects in Europe however. The countries that did not become part of the Eastern Eurpean Communist Bloc became democratic countries with their own self rule and new economies. They were able to repair their nations and live in peace.
The affects of the Pacific Theater were millions dead in many countries and places. The POWS sufferred deplorable treatment and many died. Japan was defeated and eventually made into a democratic nation.
Women in New Zealand, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States learned they could work at jobs, careers and they could be alone and handle home and businesses (many had to run their husband's businesses and farms.) The Women's Liberation movement was the direct result of World War 2.
Now since I was born in the late fifties I can brag that millions of babies were born during the Baby Boom when the men were glad to get home to their wives, fiances and gals.
