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The territory of Inini, consisting of most of the interior of French Guiana, was created in 1930. It was abolished in 1946. During World War II the local government declared its allegiance to the Vichy government, despite widespread support for Charles de Gaulle. This government was removed on 22 March 1943. [6]
The history of Suriname during World War II was mainly focused on protecting the bauxite industry and guarding the borders with French Guiana which was part of Vichy France. From November 1941 onwards, 2,000 American troops were stationed in Suriname who transformed Airstrip Zanderij into a major airport, and constructed defensive works.
French Guiana [a] is an overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies.Bordered by Suriname to the west and Brazil to the east and south, French Guiana covers a total area of 84,000 km 2 (32,000 sq mi) [2] [3] [7] and a land area of 83,534 km 2 (32,253 sq mi). [3]
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Shortly after the release of Belbenoît's book, which aroused public outrage about the conditions, the French government announced plans to close the bagne de Cayennes. The outbreak of World War II delayed this operation but, from 1946 until 1953, one by one the prisons were closed. The Devil's Island facility was the last to be closed.
Inini was an inland territory of French Guiana, administered separately between 6 June 1930 [2] and 19 March 1946, after which all of French Guiana became a department of France. [3] The territory remained governed as a special entity, until 17 March 1969 when it was dissolved into communes, and subject to regular government. [4]
Operation Torch (8–16 November 1942) was an Allied invasion of French North Africa during the Second World War.Torch was a compromise operation that met the British objective of securing victory in North Africa while allowing American armed forces the opportunity to begin their fight against Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy on a limited scale.
The 3rd Foreign Infantry Regiment (French: 3 e Régiment étranger d'infanterie, 3 e REI) is an infantry regiment of the Foreign Legion in the French Army. [1] The regiment is stationed in French Guiana. Its mission includes the protection of the Guiana Space Centre, a European Space Agency (ESA) facility. [2]