The Stubborn French-African Colony that Forced a CIVIL WAR - Vichy France vs Free France in Africa

World War II gets simplified into Allies vs Axis—but reality was messier. After France’s defeat, the empire became a battleground of loyalty and survival. In Gabon, that meant one flag, two governments, and a short, sharp campaign where French forces killed and captured other French forces—while the wider war raged on. Buy us a KoFi to help support the channel & team! 🎭 •https://ko-fi.com/thefront Join other history buffs on our Discord!📚 •  / discord   🎬Video Credits: Narrator - Cam Editors - Kshitiz Audio - Lyz Researcher - Daniel Intro music -    / 16bitrecordsofficial   #TheFront #History For business inquiries and to learn about our team check out our website🌐: •https://frontiermediaco.com/ 00:00 Introduction 01:03 The Three Frances 03:39 A Civil War by Proxy 06:57 Liberation, Reunification, and Victory 09:03 Conclusion