1940s France

The 1940s in France was a turbulent decade marked by war and occupation. During World War II, Nazi Germany invaded and controlled parts of France from 1940 to 1944, leading to hardship, resistance movements, and collaboration. Paris was occupied, and the country faced economic strain, political instability, and social upheaval. After the Allies freed France in 1944, the nation began rebuilding and confronting its wartime past. The decade ended with France emerging from occupation, laying foundations for post-war recovery and modern transformation, while dealing with the scars of conflict and occupation.