HISTORY WW2

History WW2

These events highlight the key moments of France's involvement in World War II. The period spans from the beginning of the war in 1939 to its conclusion in 1945.

1940 May 10: Germany invades France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.

1939:September 1: Germany invades Poland, marking the beginning of World War II.

June 14: German forces enter Paris.

August 19-25: The Liberation of Paris takes place, led by General Philippe Leclerc and Free French forces. The Vichy government collapses.

September 3: Lyon, France's third-largest city, is liberated.

1943 July 10: The Allies land in Sicily, beginning the Italian Campaign.

June 22: France signs an armistice with Germany, leading to the division of the country. Northern and western France are occupied by Germany, while the south forms the Vichy government, a puppet regime loyal to Germany.

1944 June 6: D-Day - Operation Overlord begins. The Allies invade Normandy to liberate France.

1945 May 7: Germany surrenders unconditionally to the Allies.

September 8: Italy surrenders to the Allies.

September 3: France and the United Kingdom declare war on Germany.

1941 June 22: Germany invades the Soviet Union, opening the Eastern Front.

1942 November 8: The Allies, including the United States, British Commonwealth forces, and Free French forces, launch Operation Torch, an invasion of North Africa.

August 15: The Allies celebrate V-J Day, marking the end of World War II with the surrender of Japan.

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HISTORY WW2

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