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World Service,21 Jun 2012,10 mins

France under Nazi occupation

Witness History

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In June 1940, France surrendered to Nazi Germany, leading to four years of occupation and the rule of a puppet government led by Marshal Petain. Henriette Dodd lived through the occupation and shares her memories with Witness. PHOTO: Marshal Petain (second left) with the Nazi leader Hermann Goering. (AFP)

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