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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
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Le Vernet, first internment camp
- began German control of France
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Germany invades Poland
- causes Britain and France to declare war
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France joins the Royal Air Force (RAF)
- No official date
- many fled after the Invasion of France
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Germany invades France, Holland, and Belgium
- German broke French lines
- Holland and Belgium fell easily
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The Battle of France
- Germany broke through French lines
- French army was reduced to almost half after the battle
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France signs and armistice with Germany
- France formally surrenders
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D-Day
- occured in Normandy
- Allies launched an attack
- recreational ships
- thousands of troops were rescued
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V.E. Day
- Victory in Europe
- The end of war in Europe
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Paris is Liberated
- France regained its capital city