Germany Occupies France (jun 5, 1940 – aug 19, 1944)
Description:
After the Battle of Flanders, Germany pushes 142 divisions into France, outnumbering their 62 divisions to attack redeployments and flank using their own forces; France surrendered on the 22 of June 1940. Notable figures from this event include Vichy head of government Marshal Phillipe Pétain and German Colonel-general Franz Halder, who orchestrated the German attack.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 5, 1940
aug 19, 1944
~ 4 years and 2 months