Pierre Laval Arrives For Philippe Petain Trial

Marshall Petain, once celebrated as the Hero of Verdun, became the head of the French government in 1940. He is accused of taking power as part of a premeditated conspiracy against the French Republic.

Who was once known as the Hero of Verdun?

How old was Marshall Petain at the time of the events described?

What position did Marshall Petain assume in 1940?

What was the nature of the plot that Marshall Petain was charged with?

What regime was Marshall Petain plotting against?