French attitudes toward an overseas empire were soured by wars in

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France's overseas empire was heavily impacted by the Algerian War (1954-1962) and the Vietnam War (1946-1954) as they were long, brutal conflicts that created a significant backlash among the French public against the idea of an empire. These wars were particularly costly in terms of lives and resources, and created a sense of disillusionment and fatigue towards the idea of empire.

French Attitudes Toward an Overseas Empire Were Soured by Wars