Group
Vichy government
Vichy government
- Alternative Names
- Vichy-Frankreich, État français Occupation, Vichy-Regierung, Zone libre, Vichyfrankreich
- Type
- Government
The Vichy government was a client state (1940–1944) of Nazi Germany, administering the Free Zone in southern France and French colonial possessions. From July 1940 to August 1944, Vichy was led by Marshal Petain.