French Empire

The French Empire was a period of early 19th century Earth history.

History
The Empire was created by Napoléon Bonaparte. It covered a large area of mainland Europe before his downfall at the Battle of Waterloo. (TV: The Last Sontaran, PROSE: World Game)

Davros tried to help Napoléon win the Battle of Waterloo, but was stopped by the Sixth Doctor. (AUDIO: The Curse of Davros)

The Empire still existed into the 20th century. (PROSE: Just War, AUDIO: Just War) In 1934, France held territory in the South Pacific, including French Polynesia and Salutua. (PROSE: The Eye of the Giant) French Guinea and the city of Casablanca were among French territories in North Africa. (PROSE: The Turing Test)

During World War II, Nazi Colonel Oskar Steinmann claimed Germany would sweep away the French and British Empires, as they represented a corrupt old order destined to give way to fascism. (PROSE: Just War, AUDIO: Just War) After the fall of France in 1940, France's African territories fell under German control through a puppet government, Vichy France, until the Axis was driven out of Africa in 1943. (PROSE: The Turing Test)