Blood and Tears: French Decolonisation (2020): Part 01

Introduction Blood and Tears: French Decolonisation (Décolonisations: du sang et des larmes) takes a look into the decline of the French Empire, as its colonies around the world rebel and fight for their independence. Outline The story of the decline of French colonial power. By the 1940s, trouble was brewing across the empire with violence…

Andrew Marshall

01/12/2022

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, War

Introduction

Blood and Tears: French Decolonisation (Décolonisations: du sang et des larmes) takes a look into the decline of the French Empire, as its colonies around the world rebel and fight for their independence.

Outline

The story of the decline of French colonial power. By the 1940s, trouble was brewing across the empire with violence in Algeria and full-scale war in Indochina.

Blood and Tears: French Decolonisation Series

You can find a full index and overview of Blood and Tears: French Decolonisation here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 30 November 2020.
Running Time: 60 minutes (per episode).
Rating: Unknown.
Country: UK.
Language: English.