WWII

By juliadelaporte

  • Beginning of the war

    France declares war to Germany, beginning of the "weird war"

  • French battle

    Beginning of the "french battle" and that is the end of the "weird war"
  • New government

    New government

    Resignation of Paul Reynaud. Philippe Pétain is appointed French government headmaster.
  • Radio calling by the general De Gaulle

    Radio calling by the general De Gaulle

    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.

  • Signature of the armistice

    Signature of the armistice by Pétain at Rethondes.

  • Meeting of Montoire

    Handshake between Pétain and Hitler during the meeting of Montoire, symbol of the French collaboration.

  • Vel' d'Hiv Roundup

    " Vél d'Hiv" raid by the French police.

  • Free area is invaded

    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.

  • Establishment of the compulsory work service

  • Creation of National resistance Council

  • Resistance Council

    Creation of National resistance council

  • Allies assault on the Normandie Cost

  • Oradour-sur-Glane 's massacre

    Oradour-sur-Glane 's massacre

    A massacre took place in Oradour-sur-glane : 642 civilians are murdered

  • Allies landing in Provence

  • End of Vichy regime

    Philippe Pétain leaves France so this si the end of Vichy regime.

  • Liberation of Paris

    Paris, the capital, is liberated. De Gaulle is coming the day after to visit the city.

  • German surrender

    It is the end of the WWII with the German surrender.

  • Council of San Francisco

    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.