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France Declares War on Germany
All of the events that happened to France during WWII is because they declared war. -
The Treaties of Paris
This was the Treaty that ended the war. This treaty also helped to ensure that something like WWII would never happen again. The ending of the War was good not only for France but everyone else too. -
France is Liberated
When France was liberated the citizens of France were now safe. France could start over and build back stronger than before. -
The Battle of France
This battle solidified where France stood in the war. Germany easily captured France. The French military was nothing compared to that of Germany. Germany had actually had so much control over France that this picture shows Hitler in Paris on his tour. -
Franco-German Arimistane of June 22
This document allowed the French to continue living in the south as normal and keep some sense of pride. This armistice is the reason why France got to keep a lot of its power. The country reorganized and fought back. -
The Battle of Dunkirk
This Battle would be the last before Frace would fall to Germany. This battle also showed just how powerful the German army was -
Albert Lebrun leaves office
When he left office he handed France over to General Charles de Gaulle who would run France's provisional Government & would also lead the Free France Soldiers against Hitler. His leadership is what got France through its toughest times. -
U.S Marshall plan
France receives $639 Million in today's money. This money is what got France on its feet. They were able to jump-start the economy, feed their civilians, and start the rebuilding process. -
Lend-Lease Act
In 1942, The U.S. government used the Lend-Lease Act to supply guns to France in 1942. This allowed the Us to let the French army borrow their guns, and the French didn't have to pay anything because they were broke. These Guns allowed the French armies to continue to fight in the war. -
The reinforcement of the Maginot line
This was a defensive failure. The reinforcement of this boarder did not help the French at all the only thing it did was wast a lot of money.