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France During World War II. Susan M. Pojer Horace Greeley H. S. Chappaqua, NY. France Surrenders [June, 1940]. A Divided France. Henri Petain. “Saving France for Germany”. US Ambassador Leahy with Petain. Admiral Darlan. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: France During World War II

FranceFrance

DuringDuring

World War IIWorld War IISusan M. PojerSusan M. Pojer

Horace Greeley H. S. Chappaqua, Horace Greeley H. S. Chappaqua, NYNY

Susan M. PojerSusan M. PojerHorace Greeley H. S. Chappaqua, Horace Greeley H. S. Chappaqua,

NYNY

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France Surrenders [June, 1940]France Surrenders [June, 1940]

Page 3: France During World War II

A Divided FranceA Divided France

Henri PetainHenri Petain

Page 4: France During World War II

““Saving France for Germany”Saving France for Germany”

Page 5: France During World War II

US Ambassador Leahy with PetainUS Ambassador Leahy with Petain

Page 6: France During World War II

Admiral DarlanAdmiral Darlan

Designated Successor to PetainDesignated Successor to PetainWas Assassinated on December 24, Was Assassinated on December 24,

1942,1942,

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The French ResistanceThe French Resistance

General Charles General Charles DeGaulleDeGaulle

The MaquisThe Maquis

Page 8: France During World War II

Two Different FlagsTwo Different Flags

The Free The Free FrenchFrench

The Vichy The Vichy GovernmentGovernment

Page 9: France During World War II

General Henri GiraudGeneral Henri Giraud

French High Commissioner to the U. French High Commissioner to the U. S.S.

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Operation TORCHOperation TORCH

Started November 8, 1942Started November 8, 1942

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Landing on the Beaches of North Landing on the Beaches of North AfricaAfrica