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État français
French State

Client state of ‌Germany
← 1940–1944 →
Flag Coat of arms
Motto
Travail, Famille, Patrie
Anthem
La Marseillaise
Location of Vichy France
Location of Vichy France
Government-in-exile:
Free French
Capital Vichy
Status Client state
Chief of state
- 1940-1944 Philippe Pétain
President of the Council
- 1940-1942 Philippe Pétain
- 1942-1944 Pierre Laval
- 1944-1945 Fernand de Brinon
Legislature National Assembly
History
- July 10, 1940 Full powers given to Pétain
- June 22, 1940 Compiègne armistice
- November 11, 1942 Occupation of the Southern Zone
- August 25, 1944 Liberation of Paris
- October 23, 1944 Provisional Government recognized by the Allies
- April 22, 1945 Capture of Sigmaringen
Currency Franc
 Third Republic Provisional Government 
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The French State, or Vichy France, was a client state to Germany during World War II.


Chief of state

  • Philippe Pétain (₩) (July 10, 1940 - August 20, 1944)


President of the Council

  • Philippe Pétain (₩) (July 10, 1940 - April 18, 1942)
  • Pierre Laval (₩) (April 18, 1942 - August 17, 1944)
  • Fernand de Brinon (₩) (August 17, 1944 - May 9, 1945)

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