Henri Petain, former head of pro-Axis Vichy government, goes on trial 70 years ago today (July 23 1945)

July 23, 20151940s, World War IIadmin

Video: 'Guilty : The Trial of Petain'

(Monday, July 23, 1945; during World War II) — French Marshal Henri Petain, who had headed the pro-Axis Vichy government during World War II, went on trial today, charged with treason.

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Henri Petain, former head of pro-Axis Vichy government, goes on trial 70 years ago today (July 23 1945)

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