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Henri Philippe Bénoni Omer Joseph Pétain (24 April 1856 – 23 July 1951), commonly known as Philippe Pétain (/ p eɪ ˈ t æ̃ /, French: [filip petɛ̃]) or Marshal Pétain (French: Maréchal Pétain), was a French general who commanded the French Army in World War I and became the head of the collaborationist regime of Vichy France, from ...
- Albert Lebrun
- Camille Chautemps, Pierre Laval, Pierre-Étienne Flandin, François Darlan
Apr 20, 2024 · Philippe Pétain (born April 24, 1856, Cauchy-à-la-Tour, France—died July 23, 1951, Île d’Yeu) was a French general who was a national hero for his victory at the Battle of Verdun in World War I but was discredited as chief of state of the French government at Vichy in World War II.
Learn about the life and legacy of Philippe Pétain, the French marshal who led the French army in World War One and World War Two, and the head of the French collaborationist government at Vichy. Find out how he was later discredited, sentenced to death and imprisoned by the Allies.
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Philippe Pétain, né le 24 avril 1856 à Cauchy-à-la-Tour (Pas-de-Calais) et mort en détention le 23 juillet 1951 sur l'île d'Yeu , est un militaire, diplomate et homme d'État français. Élevé à la dignité de maréchal de France en 1918, il est frappé d'indignité nationale et déchu de toutes ses distinctions militaires en 1945.
- Lui-même (1940-1942), Pierre Laval (1942-1944)
- Charles de Gaulle (président du Gouvernement provisoire)
- Albert Lebrun (président de la République)
Oct 29, 2009 · A biography of the French general who commanded the French forces in World War I and World War II, and later became the head of state of Vichy France. Learn about his achievements, controversies, and legacy in the context of World War I and World War II.
Sep 10, 2022 · Philippe Pétain, who led France to victory in World War I and then collaborated with the Nazis, is buried on a small island, where his grave is the site of bitter debates over his...
Philippe Pétain, (born April 24, 1856, Cauchy-à-la-Tour, France—died July 23, 1951, Île d’Yeu), French general. He served in the French army from 1876 and later taught at the war college.
