Darlan, de Gaulle and an uncertain Corsica

Darlan would probably head the continuing French leadership, supported by senior officers from the empire and France. De Gaulle could command mobile land forces while existing overseas commanders stayed in place to avoid disturbing fragile loyalties. Some French troops evacuated through Dunkirk might remain available for those formations. They could reinforce North Africa or respond where colonial governors resisted the new leadership. Corsica's allegiance remains uncertain: it might be ignored or join the Free French. In the latter case, France would retain metropolitan territory with a potential air base close to Italy.