Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Vichy France)

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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. Free France

Refers to events that happened in French colonies that either remained loyal or soon became loyal to Free France very soon during World War II.

• December 1941: The Islands of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon are sized by Free French forces.

Disestablishment

• December 1941: The Islands of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon are sized by Free French forces.

Selected Sources

• Williams, M.H. (1989): United States army in World War II - Special Studies - Chronology 1941-1945, p.8