Polity French Madagascar (Vichy France)

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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 (Asia & Pacific)

Was the East Asian, South Asian and Pacific theatre of World War II.

1.1.1. Madagascar Campaign (World War II)

Was a British campaign to capture the Vichy French-controlled island of Madagascar during World War II.

  • May 1942: British forces land at Courier Bay in Madagascar, against little opposition from Vichy France forces.
  • September 1942: Amphibious landings at Majunga (Madagascar) by British and East African forces.
  • September 1942: A British East African Command lands without opposition on the coast of Tamatave (Madagascar).
  • September 1942: Tannanarive fell to British forces on 23 September.
  • November 1942: Ambalavao conquered by great britain.
  • November 1942: An armistice was signed in Ambalavao on 6 November 1942, and Madagascar colonial governor Armand Annet surrendered two days later to the Allies.

1.2. 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.

Disestablishment

  • May 1942: British forces land at Courier Bay in Madagascar, against little opposition from Vichy France forces.
  • September 1942: Amphibious landings at Majunga (Madagascar) by British and East African forces.
  • September 1942: A British East African Command lands without opposition on the coast of Tamatave (Madagascar).
  • September 1942: Tannanarive fell to British forces on 23 September.
  • November 1942: Ambalavao conquered by great britain.
  • November 1942: An armistice was signed in Ambalavao on 6 November 1942, and Madagascar colonial governor Armand Annet surrendered two days later to the Allies.

Selected Sources

  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p. 54
  • Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.56