Historical Events tagged with "french equatorial africa"
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Free French Forces Capture Libreville, Gabon
The Battle of Gabon culminated with Free French Forces capturing Libreville from Vichy French control. This military operation was part of a larger campaign to assert French authority in French Equatorial Africa amidst World War II, as parts of the region aligned with the Vichy regime following France's surrender to Germany. The successful offensive by General de Gaulle's forces stemmed from a desire to counteract Vichy influence and secure strategic locations in Africa. The capture represented a pivotal moment for Allied efforts in the region.
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