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The Pétain trial — The trial of the French State’s chief, 1945
Before the High Court, at the Palais de justice, the old 89-year-old marshal read a declaration then fell silent — “I shall answer no questions”. Condemned to death, he was reprieved on account of his age. (Editorial synthesis)
The Pétain trial began on 23 July 1945. (source: Ministère des Armées)
The Pétain trial took place in Paris. (source: INA)
The Pétain trial ended in a death sentence — commuted by de Gaulle to perpetual detention. (source: Larousse)
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