I listed Vichy France solely because of it's conflicts with the Commonwealth armies in Syria and Operation Torch, as well as the numerous encounters in air combat in the Mediterranean in 1940-42. To dismiss Vichy as a minor player in the conflict might have incited even more Gallic ire from elsewhere
I do understand those that fought to defend France as part of the Vichy state did it out of an interpretation of their duty which was different from the Free French. I would draw attention to my many posts on the post-1942 French air force as credentials of my interest and admiration of France and the French. As a proud Scot the "Auld Alliance" burns deeply in my heart
regards
Keith