France and Britain Fight On

Suprise!

Apr 9, 1940

Hitler launched a surprise invasion of Denmark and Norway in order to "protect freedom and independence."

Italy Arrives

Apr 13, 1940

Italy entered the war on Germany's side and invaded France from the south as Germans came from the north.

New Prime Minister

May 10, 1940

Winston Churchill became prime minister of Britain.

Summer of 1940

Period: Jun 1, 1940 to Sep 30, 1940

Germans began to assemble an invasion fleet along the French coast.

Here's Your White Flag

Jun 22, 1940

At Compiegne, as William Shirer and the rest of the world watched, Hitler handed French Officers his terms of surrender.

BOOM

Aug 15, 1940

2000 German planes flew over Britain, bombing London.

Britain Strikes Back

Sep 15, 1940

The British Royal Air Force shot down over 185 German planes, while losing only 26 aircrafts.

We'll Come Back Later

Oct 27, 1940

Hitler calls off invasion of Britain indefinitely.