In May they invaded and gained control of Belgium and the Netherlands using a military strategy called blitzkrieg/ lightning war. Three days after Germany’s invasion of the Netherlands and Belgium, Germany attacked French forces at Sedan. The British evacuated in late May while the French fought to no avail with Germany. Italy joined Germany on June 10th, 1940. Germany invaded Paris on June 14 and Marshal Philippe Petain asked for armistice 2 days later. The British had the defense advantage by being separated from the continent by the English Channel. The British were continuously bombed by the Germans throughout the entire summer. Eventually the Luftwaffe was beaten by the British Royal Air Force in the battle called the Battle of
In May they invaded and gained control of Belgium and the Netherlands using a military strategy called blitzkrieg/ lightning war. Three days after Germany’s invasion of the Netherlands and Belgium, Germany attacked French forces at Sedan. The British evacuated in late May while the French fought to no avail with Germany. Italy joined Germany on June 10th, 1940. Germany invaded Paris on June 14 and Marshal Philippe Petain asked for armistice 2 days later. The British had the defense advantage by being separated from the continent by the English Channel. The British were continuously bombed by the Germans throughout the entire summer. Eventually the Luftwaffe was beaten by the British Royal Air Force in the battle called the Battle of