When did Adolf Hitler order the occupation of Vichy France?
Adolf Hitler ordered the occupation of Vichy France on the 12th of November 1942. This decision followed a final conversation with French Prime Minister Pierre Laval.
Questions about Case Anton
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What was the original name of Operation Case Anton before revisions?
A German strategy document from December 1940 originally named this operation Operation Attila. Later revisions updated the plan and added Italian forces under the new name Case Anton.
Why did French naval commanders scuttle their ships in Toulon on the 27th of November 1942?
French officers made the decision to sink their own navy rather than surrender it to German troops. This action prevented three battleships, seven cruisers, 28 destroyers, and 20 submarines from falling into Axis hands.
How many ships were lost when the French fleet scuttled at Toulon?
The scuttling prevented three battleships, seven cruisers, 28 destroyers, and 20 submarines from falling into Axis hands. This act became one of the final actions of the Vichy armed forces before dissolution.
Which regions remained under direct German control during the occupation of France?
Alsace-Lorraine remained under direct German control throughout this period. The Vichy regime exercised nominal civil authority over the whole of Metropolitan France except Alsace-Lorraine.