Henri Pétain, former head of pro-Axis Vichy government, goes on trial for treason 80 years ago this hour (July 23 1945)

1940s, World War II


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(Monday, July 23, 1945, 9:00 a.m. Central European Summer Time; 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.