Many officials, including Prime Minister Paul Reynaud, wanted to move the government to French territories in North Africa, and continue the war with the French Navy and colonial resources.
Banyak pejabat, termasuk Perdana Menteri Paul Reynaud, ingin memindahkan pemerintah ke wilayah Prancis di Afrika Utara, dan melanjutkan perang dengan Angkatan Laut Prancis dan sumber daya kolonial.