From the first rumblings of troop movements in Lyon to the quiet takeover of Paris, the world was prepared.
The coup led by Moreau wasn't sudden it was anticipated.
Foreign capitals had stockpiled briefing papers, debated possibilities, and awaited proof before making policy moves.
Now, with the new provisional government in place, they were ready to act each on their own terms.
At Whitehall, Prime Minister Baldwin war cabinet convened behind closed doors.
"We've known it was coming," said Foreign Secretary Caldwell. "The military buildup around Versailles, the silent mobilisation in Saint-Denis it wasn't hidden."
Baldwin nodded.
"Gentlemen, we have two facts one, Moreau has taken over France. Two, he's reappointed Albert Lebrun as ceremonial President. This is not a fascist coup. It's… more nuanced
Chamberlain exhaled. "So we wait? Recognize them officially?"
