Saint Martin (Vichy France)

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

Establishment

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.

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.

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.