Vichy France Unveiled
The Vichy regime initially gained public support by halting the German advance, but quickly lost favor due to its collaboration with Nazi authorities and oppressive policies. Internal opposition from the resistance grew, as various groups engaged in sabotage and espionage against both the occupation and Vichy's authority. A pivotal shift occurred with the appointment of Laval, revealing the regime's true puppet status under German control, leading to a significant realignment of support towards Free France.In this clip
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