Proper noun
Vichy France
(historical) The pro-Axis collaborationist government headed by Marshal Philippe Pétain from 1940 to 1944 during World War II, based in the small city of Vichy (although with Paris remaining the official capital).
Synonym: French State
After the proclamation by Marshal Philippe Pétain of the Vichy France regime, the refugees became political prisoners, and the French police attempted to round up those who had been liberated from the camp. Source: Internet
He also taught at Vichy France 's Institut d'Études Corporatives et Sociales. Source: Internet
Due to his close proximity with Jacques Doriot 's fascist Parti Populaire Français (PPF) during the 1930s and his role in implementing eugenics policies during Vichy France, he was accused after the Liberation of collaboration, but died before the trial. Source: Internet
From 16 June 1940 - 1942 the colonial administration remained loyal to Vichy France (from 1942, under Free French), but 25 September 1942 - 13 October 1946 they were, like Madagascar, under British occupation. Source: Internet
For example, the Vichy France (1940-1944) officially referred to itself as l'État français (the French state). Source: Internet
Concessions reached a peak after a crucial rail link through Vichy France was severed in 1942, leaving Switzerland completely surrounded by the Axis. Source: Internet