Polity Gabon (Vichy France)

This article is about the specific polity Gabon (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.

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

1.2. World War II (West African Theatre)

Was the West And Central African theatre of World War II.

1.2.1. Battle of Gabon

Was a battle that resulted in Free France forces gaining control of French Equatorial Africa from Vichy France.

  • October 1940: Free French forces crossed into French Equatorial Africa and took the town of Mitzic.
  • November 1940: The Vichy garrison at Lambaréné, Gabon, capitulated.
  • November 1940: Libreville was captured by Free France forces on 10 November.
  • November 1940: On 12 November, the final Vichy forces at Port Gentil, Gabon, surrendered without a fight. Governor Masson - despairing of his actions - committed suicide.

Disestablishment

  • November 1940: On 12 November, the final Vichy forces at Port Gentil, Gabon, surrendered without a fight. Governor Masson - despairing of his actions - committed suicide.