may 26, 1940 - Dunkirk
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During the Invasion of France, Britain set up their troops at Dunkirk, an area on the sea. This was used as a defense zone and an evacuation zone in case all plans fail. By know, the Germans have pushed the Allies towards Dunkirk and had no choice, but to fight back. Though, the French Prime Minister decided to surrender. Once hearing this new, Hitler made them sign an armistice in the same rail car that Germany was forced to sign in.
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