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French Hope for British Victory Despite Pro-German Vichy
Alfred Max describes unoccupied France view on war aims and Petain under German pressure. Public mood largely backs Britain, yet Petain remains popular as defender against German demands and armistice terms. He could resume fighting if Germany violates the agreement, with French fleet and bases seen as potential British aid. A magician fundraiser closes the item.
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Gallup
France
Alfred Max
Sorbonne
School of Political Science
Paris
American University
Washington, D. C
French Institute of Public Opinion
George Gallup
Andre Siegffried
M. Max
Vichy
Marshal Petain
North
Africa
Weygand
Petain
England
Germany
Italy
Britain
Adolph Hitler
Hitler
Alsace-Lorraine
Gestapo
Vichy France
London
Mediterranean
Oran
North Africa
Balkan
Syria