Who was Philippe Pétain?
Q: Who was Philippe Pétain?
A: Philippe Pétain was a French General and leader of Vichy France between 1940 and 1944.
Q: What was Pétain's role in World War I?
A: Pétain was the hero of the Battle of Verdun and led the French Army until the end of the war in 1918.
Q: What happened during the Battle of France in 1940?
A: During the Battle of France in 1940, the French government asked Pétain to govern the country and he surrendered to the Germans.
Q: What was Vichy France?
A: From 1940 to late 1942, Vichy France was a client state of Nazi Germany.
Q: What was Pétain's role in Vichy France after 1942?
A: In November 1942, Pétain became a puppet of Nazi Germany as they fully occupied and disarmed Vichy France.
Q: What happened to Pétain after the war?
A: After the war, Pétain was tried and convicted for treason. He was originally sentenced to death but due to his age and World War I service, his sentence was commuted to life in prison.
Q: When did Pétain die?
A: Pétain died in 1951.
