French Algeria (Vichy France)

This article is about the specific polity French Algeria (Vichy France) and therefore only includes events related to its territory and not to its possessions or colonies. If you are interested in the possession, this is the link to the article about the nation which includes all possessions as well as all the different incarnations of the nation.

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The period of the colony when it was loyal to Vichy France.

Establishment

July 1940: With the creation of Vichy France, initially all French colonies were aligned with Vichy.

Chronology

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1. World War II

Was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945 (it started sooner in certain regions) between the Axis Powers (mainly Germany, Japan and Italy) and the Allies (mainly the Soviet Union, the U.S.A., the U.K., China and France). It was the war with more fatalities in history. The war in Asia began when Japan invaded China on July 7, 1937. The war in Europe began when Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939. The war ended with the complete defeat of the Axis powers, which were occupied by the Allies.

1.1.World War II (All other Vichy France Colonies)

Refers to the events that happened in French Colonies that decided to be loyal to the German puppet state of Vichy France.

1.2.World War II (North African Theatre)

Was the North African theatre of World War II.

1.2.1.Allied invasion of French North Africa

Was the Allied invasion of French North Africa during World War II.

1.2.1.1.Operation Torch

Was an Allied military operation to occupy French North Africa during World War II.

November 1942: On 8 November 1942, the allied invasion of Alegia commenced with landings on three beaches—two west of Algiers and one east. The US troops pushed quickly inland and General Juin surrendered the city to the Allies at 19:00.

November 1942: British forces conquer Oran.

1.2.1.2.Tunisian campaign

Was a series of battles that took place in Tunisia during the North African campaign of the Second World War, between Axis and Allied.

November 1942: The British First Army lands at Bougie (Algeria) without opposition.

November 1942: Bône airfield was occupied by the Allies following a parachute drop by 3rd Parachute Battalion and this was followed by 6 Commando seizing the port on 12 November.

Disestablishment

November 1942: British forces conquer Oran.

November 1942: The British First Army lands at Bougie (Algeria) without opposition.

November 1942: Bône airfield was occupied by the Allies following a parachute drop by 3rd Parachute Battalion and this was followed by 6 Commando seizing the port on 12 November.