Historical Events tagged with "collaboration"
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Pierre Laval Assumes Premiership in Vichy France
On April 18, 1942, Pierre Laval was appointed Prime Minister of Vichy France, a regime established following France's defeat in World War II. Laval, a prominent political figure, had previously served as Vice President of the Council and played a significant role in French politics. His tenure was marked by controversial policies, including collaboration with Nazi Germany. Laval's leadership was characterized by his attempts to navigate the complexities of wartime governance and maintain some level of control over French affairs despite the occupation. His appointment was seen as a move to consolidate power and further align the regime with German interests.
Continue ReadingOsvald Group's Anti-Nazi Resistance in Norway
The Osvald Group organized a bold anti-Nazi act in Norway to protest the inauguration of Vidkun Quisling as Minister-President. Members of the group distributed anti-fascist leaflets in the streets of Oslo, directly opposing the collaborationist regime imposed by Nazi Germany. This action marked an early and vital resistance against the occupying forces, underscoring the growing discontent amongst Norwegians who opposed Quisling’s government. Their stand aimed to inspire further opposition to the Nazi influence in Norway.
Continue ReadingQuisling Becomes Minister President in Norway
Josef Terboven, as Reichskommissar, appointed Vidkun Quisling as Minister President of the National Government in German-occupied Norway. This appointment served to legitimize Quisling's collaborationist government, consolidating Nazi control in Norway at a pivotal time during World War II. Quisling, noted for his pro-German stance, aimed to implement policies aligned with Nazi interests, furthering the occupation's objectives.
Continue ReadingBabi Yar Massacre and Its Perpetrators
The Babi Yar massacre was a mass execution of Jews, carried out by German forces aided by local Ukrainian collaborators in late September. Over the course of two days, tens of thousands were killed near Kyiv, Ukraine. The victims were largely taken under the pretense of relocation and were shot at a ravine known as Babi Yar. This event marked one of the earliest and most significant mass murders of the Holocaust.
Continue ReadingSino-Japanese Treaty of 1940 Signed
The Sino-Japanese Treaty of 1940 was signed between the Empire of Japan and the Wang Jingwei-led Reorganized National Government of the Republic of China in Nanjing. This treaty formalized Japan's dominance over China and was widely criticized for being excessively favorable to Japan, leading to comparisons with the humiliating Twenty-One Demands imposed on China in 1915. It established Japan's control over Chinese territories and provided a framework for Japan's wartime operations in China.
Continue ReadingEstablishment of Vichy France under Pétain
The Vichy regime was formally established when Philippe Pétain became the Chief of the French State. In the wake of France's defeat by Nazi Germany, Pétain's government was established in the unoccupied southern part of France. This regime collaborated with the Axis powers while presenting an image of French sovereignty, fundamentally altering France's political landscape during World War II.
Continue ReadingEstablishment of the Vichy Government in France
The Vichy government, a regime collaborating with Nazi Germany, was established after France's defeat in World War II. Led by Marshal Philippe Pétain, it held power from 1940 to 1944 in the unoccupied southern zone of France. The regime's collaboration with the Nazis resulted in controversy and significant policies including anti-Semitic legislation and repression of dissent. It operated from the town of Vichy, symbolizing France's division during the war and its struggle for autonomy.
Continue ReadingFrench Armistice with Nazi Germany Enacted
On June 25, 1940, the armistice between France and Nazi Germany came into effect, marking a significant shift in the control of French territories. The agreement followed France's defeat in the Battle of France in May and June. The armistice led to the occupation of northern and western France by German forces while allowing for the establishment of the Vichy regime in the unoccupied southern region. This division fundamentally altered the landscape of Europe during World War II.
Continue ReadingPétain Becomes Chief of State of Vichy France
On June 16, 1940, Marshal Henri Philippe Pétain was appointed as the Chief of State of Vichy France. This followed France's defeat by German forces during World War II, leading to the establishment of an authoritarian regime in the unoccupied zone of France. Pétain, a World War I hero, took this position amid a national crisis as a means to stabilize the country and negotiate peace with Germany. The regime he led would become synonymous with collaborationist policies.
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