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Germany Invades Poland
On Sept 1, 1939, Germany Invades Poland despite a warning or war from Britain & France -
Britain & France Delare war on Germany
Britain and France realize that Hitler will not stop his conquest of Europe, despite his promises and declare war. -
Canada Declares War on Germany
Canada is now an independent dominion with control over it's own external affairs. To assert that independence from Britain, Canada waited a week before declaring war. -
Germany Invades Denmark & Norway
Germany invades and quickly conquers both Denmark & Norway. -
Germany Attacks Holland, Belgium & France
Germany attacks France, Belgium, Luxenbourg and Holland using it's Blitzkreig method of lightning attack -
Evacuation of Dunkirk
Britain realizes that the German attack can not be stopped and withdraws its army back to Britain through the French port of Dunkirk.
