Events Affecting France During WWII

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  • Treaty of Munich

    • Hitler, Chamberlain, Daladier of France, and Mussolini of Italy met in Munich
    • All agreed that Hitler should take over the Sudeten
    • the power made Hitler want more

  • Le Vernet, first internment camp

    • began German control of France

  • Germany invades Poland

    • causes Britain and France to declare war

  • France joins the Royal Air Force (RAF)

    • No official date
    • many fled after the Invasion of France

  • Germany invades France, Holland, and Belgium

    • German broke French lines
    • Holland and Belgium fell easily

  • The Battle of France

    • Germany broke through French lines
    • French army was reduced to almost half after the battle

  • France signs and armistice with Germany

    • France formally surrenders

  • D-Day

    • occured in Normandy
    • Allies launched an attack
      • recreational ships
    • thousands of troops were rescued

  • V.E. Day

    • Victory in Europe
    • The end of war in Europe

  • Paris is Liberated

    • France regained its capital city