Armistice Army
The Armistice Army (French: Armée de l'Armistice) or Vichy French Army was the armed forces of Vichy France permitted under the terms of the Armistice of 22 June 1940. It was officially disbanded in 1942 after the German invasion of the "Free Zone" (Zone libre) which was directly ruled by the Vichy regime.
| Armistice Army | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1940–1942 |
| Country | Vichy France |
| Branch | Army |
| Size | Two military corps, three separate commands and three separate divisions |
| Main Headquarters | Vichy |
At the beginning of 1942, the numbers of the Armistice Army reached 550,000 men, including 21,000 officers.
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