Marshal Pétain - A Matter of Honour
- Episode aired Apr 7, 1970
In the summer of 1945, 89-year-old Marshal Petain, was called to answer a charge of high treason. In 1940, he had become head of the Vichy regime. When General de Gaulle took charge, Petain ... Read allIn the summer of 1945, 89-year-old Marshal Petain, was called to answer a charge of high treason. In 1940, he had become head of the Vichy regime. When General de Gaulle took charge, Petain was accused of crimes against France.In the summer of 1945, 89-year-old Marshal Petain, was called to answer a charge of high treason. In 1940, he had become head of the Vichy regime. When General de Gaulle took charge, Petain was accused of crimes against France.