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Invasion of Poland
Germany started World War II by invading Poland on September 1, 1939. Britain and France then responded by declaring war on Germany two days later. -
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France's Surrender
On June 17, 1940, after defeat, the French signed an armistice and quit World War II. This effectively left Britain to stand alone against the military forces of Germany. -
The Battle of Britain
Germany first attacked towns and army defenses on Britain's southern coast, but soon learned that Britain's Royal Air Force was a formidable opponent. Tired of the unrelenting British forces, Germany launched an attack on the city of London. Although the Germans had a greater amount of planes and pilots, the British were able to fight them off.
