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The biography delves into the complex legacy of Pétain, a pivotal figure in modern French history, who was both a national hero at Verdun during WWI and later tried for treason as the leader of the Vichy government after WWII. It examines whether his actions were those of a traitor or a patriot confronting his country's collapse. Nicholas Atkin's exploration not only scrutinizes Pétain's choices but also uncovers the broader divisions and uncertainties within France during these tumultuous periods.
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Petain, Nicholas Atkin
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- Petain
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nicholas Atkin
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 252
- ISBN13
- 9780582070370
- Category
- History, World history, Military
- Description
- The biography delves into the complex legacy of Pétain, a pivotal figure in modern French history, who was both a national hero at Verdun during WWI and later tried for treason as the leader of the Vichy government after WWII. It examines whether his actions were those of a traitor or a patriot confronting his country's collapse. Nicholas Atkin's exploration not only scrutinizes Pétain's choices but also uncovers the broader divisions and uncertainties within France during these tumultuous periods.