Marshal Pétain before Vichy, Henri Amouroux

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A nuanced portrait of Marshal Pétain before the Occupation by Henri Amouroux, master of the history of the Second World War.

Henri Amouroux offers us an illuminating biography of Marshal Pétain before the dark days of Vichy. This masterful analysis reveals the complexity of a figure who was first the hero of Verdun before becoming a controversial figure in French history.

What you will discover:

• Pétain's military career and his glory at Verdun in 1916
• His role during the First World War and the interwar period
• His political and military vision before the 1940 armistice
• The circumstances that led him to power in June 1940
• The analysis of the choices that preceded the collaboration

Amouroux excels at contextualizing this pivotal period, offering an indispensable historical perspective for understanding France in 1940. An essential work for grasping the issues that led to one of the most dramatic periods in our history.

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