World War II (All other Vichy France Colonies)
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Refers to the events that happened in French Colonies that decided to be loyal to the German puppet state of Vichy France.
Chronology
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June 1940: Chandernagore switched allegiance to Free France.
June 1940: During the period of June 16, 1940, to July 14, 1943, Guadeloupe was under the administration loyal to Vichy France, led by Marshal Philippe Pétain.
June 1940: During the period of 16 Jun 1940 - 13 Jul 1943, Martinique was under the administration loyal to Vichy France, led by Admiral Georges Robert. Vichy France was the government regime established in unoccupied France during World War II, collaborating with Nazi Germany.
June 1940: During the period from June 16, 1940, to July 14, 1943, Saint Barthélemy was under the administration loyal to Vichy France, led by Marshal Philippe Pétain. This changed in 1943 when the territory transitioned to being under the control of Free France.
June 1940: After the fall of France to Nazi Germany in 1940, the island of Saint Martin came under the control of the Vichy regime, which collaborated with the Nazis. The administration on the island remained loyal to Vichy France until July 1943.
July 1940: With the creation of Vichy France, initially all French colonies were aligned with Vichy.
August 1940: Chad Governor Félix Éboué becomes loyal to Free France.
September 1940: From 2 Sep 1940 French Oceania was loyal to "Free" French.
September 1940: The administration of French India is loyal to "Free" France.
September 1940: During the period from 29 July 1940 to 19 September 1940, New Caledonia was under the administration loyal to "Vichy" France, which was the government of Marshal Philippe Pétain during World War II.
July 1942: British and British East African troops land on the island of Mayotte, in the Mozambique Channel, and secure it for seaplane base.
July 1943: During the period from June 16, 1940, to July 14, 1943, Saint Barthélemy was under the administration loyal to Vichy France, led by Marshal Philippe Pétain. This changed in 1943 when the territory transitioned to being under the control of Free France.
October 1944: During World War II, Mayotte was occupied by British forces from July 1942 to September 1944. Despite the occupation, French administration continued to govern the territory.
July 1943: During the period of 16 Jun 1940 - 13 Jul 1943, Martinique was under the administration loyal to Vichy France, led by Admiral Georges Robert. Vichy France was the government regime established in unoccupied France during World War II, collaborating with Nazi Germany.
August 1940: Cameroon aligns to Free France.
June 1940: During the period from June 16, 1940, to May 27, 1942, Wallis and Futuna were under the administration loyal to Vichy France, which was the government established in the unoccupied zone of France following the German occupation in World War II.
July 1943: After the fall of France to Nazi Germany in 1940, the island of Saint Martin came under the control of the Vichy regime, which collaborated with the Nazis. The administration on the island remained loyal to Vichy France until July 1943.
May 1942: During the period from June 16, 1940, to May 27, 1942, Wallis and Futuna were under the administration loyal to Vichy France, which was the government established in the unoccupied zone of France following the German occupation in World War II.
July 1940: Governor Henri Sautot rallies the French administration of the New Hebrides to Free France.
June 1940: The administration of French Guyana is loyal to "Vichy" France.
March 1943: From 18 Mar 1943 French Guyana was loyal Free France.
July 1940: During the period from 29 July 1940 to 19 September 1940, New Caledonia was under the administration loyal to "Vichy" France, which was the government of Marshal Philippe Pétain during World War II.
July 1943: From 14 Jul 1943 Martinique was loyal to Free French.
June 1940: Administration of French India loyal to "Vichy" France.
June 1940: Administration of French Oceania loyal to "Vichy" France.
Selected Sources
Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.44
