vichy regime

L'État Français, The Vichy No One Mentions...

November 21st 2006
I felt it was about time I dug into Vichy's not so pleasant past. Most people outside France would not think of Vichy as Napoleon's second home, nor would they no luch about it's magnificent spas and celestins. No, Vichy has a darker reputation, one which is never visible today in the town. In fact, despite living in the shadow of the hotel de ville, the center of these events, Vichy France has le ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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