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France declares war to Germany, beginning of the "weird war"
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Beginning of the "french battle" and that is the end of the "weird war"
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Resignation of Paul Reynaud. Philippe Pétain is appointed French government headmaster.
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Radio calling on BBC from London by the General De Gaulle who wants to continue the battle, contrary to Philippe Pétain who asked the day before for the armistice.
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Signature of the armistice by Pétain at Rethondes.
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Handshake between Pétain and Hitler during the meeting of Montoire, symbol of the French collaboration.
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" Vél d'Hiv" raid by the French police.
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Free area is invaded by Germans because of allies assault in North Africa which took place on the 8th of November, so 3 days before.
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Creation of National resistance council
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A massacre took place in Oradour-sur-glane : 642 civilians are murdered
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Philippe Pétain leaves France so this si the end of Vichy regime.
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Paris, the capital, is liberated. De Gaulle is coming the day after to visit the city.
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It is the end of the WWII with the German surrender.
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During April and June in 1945 took place the Council of San Francisco during which the UNO was created. France had its place at the security council.