The Vichy government was the regime that governed France from 1940 to 1944 during World War II, after the country was occupied by Nazi Germany. It was named after the town of Vichy, where the government was based. Led by Marshal Philippe Pétain, the regime collaborated with the Nazis and implemented policies that included anti-Semitic laws and repression of political dissent. The Vichy government was characterized by its authoritarian rule and a focus on traditional values. It sought to promote a vision of a "French National Revolution," which emphasized nationalism and conservatism. The regime's collaboration with the Nazis ultimately led to its downfall after the liberation of France in 1944.