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At outset (July 1940) all overseas territories adhered to Vichy as the legitimate heir to the disgraced Third Republic.
- At outset (July 1940) all overseas territories adhered to Vichy as the legitimate heir to the disgraced Third Republic.
- In short order, the Free French became emboldened.
- Gradually the Free French movement gained adherents.
Achieved by convincing or forcing Governors and military forces to abandon the Vichy vision for the future of France.