Jacques Doriot
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Jacques Doriot was a prominent French politician and a leading figure in French fascism. Initially a member of the French Communist Party, he later became a fervent fascist and founded the French Popular Party (Parti Populaire Français, PPF) in 1936. Doriot was known for his strong anti-communist and anti-Semitic views, and he advocated for collaboration with Nazi Germany.
Before World War II, Doriot enlisted in the French army and was decorated for his service. However, after France's defeat in 1940, he aligned himself with Hitler's anti-Bolshevik crusade. He actively supported the German occupation and promoted collaborationist policies. Doriot's political career ended with his death in 1945, reportedly killed by French Resistance fighters.12
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FranceThe Vichy governmentThe real pro-fascists, such as Jacques Doriot and Marcel Déat, who wanted a system modeled frankly on those of Hitler and Mussolini, soon left Vichy and settled in Paris, where they accepted German subsidies and intrigued against Pétain.
Read MoreThe real pro-fascists, such as Jacques Doriot and Marcel Déat, who wanted a system modeled frankly on those of Hitler and Mussolini, soon left Vichy and settled in Paris, where they accepted German subsidies and intrigued against Pétain.
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fascismOpposition to Marxism and socialism…1936 French Popular Party leader Doriot announced that “Our politics are simple. We want a union of the French people against Marxism.” Similarly, La Rocque, head of the Cross of Fire/French Social Party, warned that communism was “the danger par excellence” and that the machinations of Moscow were threatening France…
Read More…1936 French Popular Party leader Doriot announced that “Our politics are simple. We want a union of the French people against Marxism.” Similarly, La Rocque, head of the Cross of Fire/French Social Party, warned that communism was “the danger par excellence” and that the machinations of Moscow were threatening France…
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Doriot enlisted in the French army when war broke out between France and Germany in 1939, and in 1940, as a sergeant, he commanded a unit that held back the enemy for several hours (he was later decorated for his exploits). Following France’s military defeat,…
Read MoreDoriot enlisted in the French army when war broke out between France and Germany in 1939, and in 1940, as a sergeant, he commanded a unit that held back the enemy for several hours (he was later decorated for his exploits). Following France’s military defeat,…
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