Top Ten Events By 12gardnerc Sep 3, 1939 France Declares War on Germany France along with Britain, Australia, and New Zealand declared war on Germany. 1 May 10, 1940 Nazis invade France 2 Jun 10, 1940 Italy declares war on France 9 Jun 16, 1940 Marshal Petain becomes French Prime Minister 5 Jun 22, 1940 France signs an armistice with the Nazis. 7 Jul 5, 1940 French Vichy Government Breaks off Relations with Britain 10 Jan 30, 1943 French Vichy (Militia) Created 6 Aug 15, 1944 Operation Anvil - Allied landings in South of France 3 Nov 24, 1944 French Captures Strasbourg 8 Jul 1, 1945 French troops Move into Berlin 4