The Third Republic
Sites, sources and discussion on the third French Republic, which was established in 1870 and continued until the Second World War.
The Maginot Line
Created between 1919 and 1940, France's Maginot Line was a massive system of defences that became famous for failing to stop a German invasion. Your Guide examines the Maginot Line's creation, design and use, as well as some of the later discussions concerning the fortifications.
Created between 1919 and 1940, France's Maginot Line was a massive system of defences that became famous for failing to stop a German invasion. Your Guide examines the Maginot Line's creation, design and use, as well as some of the later discussions concerning the fortifications.
Henri-Philippe Petain
A brief biography of Henri-Philippe Petain, the famous General whose most notable actions occurred after he was due to retire. He was one of the more successful French commanders of World War 1, and head of the Vichy government in World War 2.
A brief biography of Henri-Philippe Petain, the famous General whose most notable actions occurred after he was due to retire. He was one of the more successful French commanders of World War 1, and head of the Vichy government in World War 2.